Independent Chair & Manager - ALENZ

Vulcan is proud to support the Aluminium Extruders Association of New Zealand (ALENZ) in recruiting their next Independent Chair & Manager.

This part-time role (approximately one day per week) offers high-impact, national influence — leading industry advocacy and government engagement on behalf of New Zealand's aluminium manufacturing sector.

It's an ideal opportunity for someone with experience chairing collaborative groups, government relations, or industry advocacy.

About ALENZ

The Aluminium Extruders Association of New Zealand (ALENZ) is the peak body representing New Zealand’s aluminium extrusion industry.

Our five member businesses have a joint manufacturing capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, representing all aluminium extrusion product manufactured in New Zealand.

ALENZ engages with decision makers to promote the quality of New Zealand-made extrusions, support a thriving local industry, and advance a low-carbon, circular and resilient economy — with a focus on free and fair trade, energy security, and fair government procurement.

The Opportunity

Lead ALENZ as its Independent Chair & Manager — chairing meetings, driving strategy, and directly advocating for local manufacturing across government (MBIE, NZ Customs, MFAT). This part-time, contractor role (approx. one day per week) offers genuine national influence and flexibility.

What You'll Do

- Chair ALENZ Executive Meetings (5 x per year) and prepare agendas, papers and financial reporting
- Advocate directly with MBIE, NZ Customs and MFAT on trade, energy and procurement policy
- Prepare submissions on legislation affecting the sector
- Oversee the ALENZ Health & Safety forum and manage subcontractors
- Maintain ALENZ's social media presence and represent the sector at manufacturing forums
- Engage confidently with media on behalf of the industry

What You'll Bring

- Proven experience chairing or leading collaborative enterprises
- Experienced advocate, with a track record working alongside government agencies and Ministers
- Experience managing budgets, P&L and financial reporting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong IT skills, including confidence with online communication and collaboration tools
- Genuine independence — able to assess issues on their merits, not through any one member's lens
- Ideally, exposure to manufacturing, or the building and construction sector

Why Apply

- Genuine national influence — represent a vital NZ industry directly with government
- Flexibility and autonomy of an independent contractor arrangement
- Varied, purpose-driven work spanning governance, advocacy and strategy

How to Apply

Click apply now, attaching your CV and a short covering letter outlining your relevant advocacy, governance and/or manufacturing experience.