Director
Provide strategic leadership for a company or organisation, making key decisions and overseeing operations.
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What's it like to be a Director?
A Director is a senior manager who is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operation of a company or department. They set the strategic goals of the organisation, make major corporate decisions, and manage overall operations and resources. Directors often work closely with other top executives and report directly to the board of directors or shareholders.
Tasks and duties
- Setting the vision and mission for a company.
- Overseeing a company on behalf of shareholders.
- Appointing a CEO who will run the company.
- Providing the strategic direction of the company.
- Making key decisions around a company's risk exposure.
- Undertaking corporate governance.
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Job market trends for Directors
Location
New ZealandJob growth
6% increase in jobs ads in the last year
2022
2023
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Latest Director reviews
Latest reviews from 4 Directors surveyed on SEEK.
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Sep 2023
Lead by example,Every leader is part of a team
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Project Management
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
I am passionate about working with people, I am a people person and love to work in a team, set new goals and help my team achieve new targets.
The challenges
I like and enjoy negotiating with contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders...
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Oct 2023
Fulfilling and I learnt gratitude and hard work pays off
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
Being your own boss and making decisions that affect your future and learning from your mistakes and being able to ask for help are the main gifts in being a Director of your own company.
The challenges
Not much I didn't like, as all decisions were mine to make, the choices I made were mine
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