The new regime is under way with a series win over Pakistan.
Most significantly, Brendon McCullum is back into a run-scoring groove and his runs on the difficult pitches of Abu Dhabi tipped the scales in favour of New Zealand.
The concern was that McCullum might take poorly his demotion as vice-captain, but the opposite appears the case with McCullum being nothing but a positive influence.
Kudos must go to Dan Vettori. Clearly he has read this situation well, spotted that McCullum needed a subtle kick-start, and the results have supported his action.
Of course, however, it is too early to judge whether Vettori's autocratic approach in handling New Zealand will pay long-term dividends.
But as far as giving an indication of Vettori's man-management skills, it is a good sign that he knows his team well.
The Test series with Pakistan begins on November 24, and I suspect that the management team will be kept in place for the three Tests.
I'm not sure of the titles involved, but between Mark Greatbatch and Mark O'Donnell, Vettori can be supported with the coaching and selecting duties.
Glenn Turner will no doubt have a say as well, meanwhile Justin Vaughan must co-ordinate the grander plan to be implemented for the arrival of Bangladesh in February.
The latest snippet of information coming from the camp suggests that Vettori desires a ‘General Manager' type rather than a technical coach to replace Andy Moles.
The conclusion is that the team needs an off-the-field organiser with some cricket knowledge more than a person who wants hands-on responsibility for the performances of the team.
I reckon this idea might work. Obviously it is important to get the right individual in the right role. But as a theory – and given Vettori's wish to have almost total control of cricketing matters – it has credibility.
I do suspect, however, that Vettori has only a sketchy idea of what he wants; he has a concept but little cognisance [nor time] to apply the idea in a concise, business kind of way.
This is where the support needs to come from Vaughan and Geoff Allott. If Vettori is to be given a chance to turn around the fortunes of this team, then his ideas need to be given structure.
Without such support, Vettori's wishes will be nothing more than whimsical musings and will usher in a new cycle of going nowhere fast.