Straight from employers' career sites
127 open roles, 32 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Aon · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.
Developing growth strategy · Building executive relationships · Identifying market opportunities
Gallagher Group · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand-founded technology company protecting critical infrastructure and supporting innovative solutions globally.
Building partnerships · Developing account plans · Representing eShepherd
7+ yrs7+ years in senior sales, commercial, partnerships, channel or market development; strong knowledge of NZ and Australian agricultural markets; established network across farmers, agribusiness, rural merchants, industry bodies or strategic agricultural organisations.
Halter · 201-1000 employees
A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.
Conducting on-farm sales meetings · Qualifying inbound leads · Building industry relationships
Experience in farm systems or within the agricultural sector; experience growing new business and owning the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to close
ZURU Toys
Identifying distribution gaps · Building buyer pitches · Prospecting new retailers
Basic understanding of Excel; ability to look at data and pull insights; ability to pitch confidently
Palo Alto Networks
Developing joint business plans · Driving partner pipeline generation · Delivering platform value propositions
Extensive channel management or business development experience in New Zealand enterprise software or cybersecurity; proven success in ecosystem business management; strong cybersecurity background; expert understanding of channel operating models and advanced sales frameworks
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Leading supplier negotiations · Conducting commercial analysis · Translating supply chain data
Proven commercial or supply chain economics experience in retail, FMCG or complex operational environments; strong supply chain economics, cost-to-serve and commercial data analysis; track record leading negotiations and cross-functional alignment
Waste Management · 1001-5000 employees
A waste management company providing recycling and resource recovery services.
Developing new business · Conducting commercial analysis · Managing customer relationships
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years working with chemicals and/or dangerous goods; proven B2B sales track record; strong commercial acumen; proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM; excellent communication and leadership; must hold NZ work visa/residency or citizenship.
Downer · 5001+ employees
A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.
Producing persuasive content · Managing tender submissions · Building stakeholder relationships
Proven experience developing high-quality submissions, bids, or tender responses
Suncorp · 5001+ employees
A leading insurance and financial services company in New Zealand.
Building broker relationships · Identifying growth opportunities · Developing account plans
Experience in business development, sales, account management or relationship management; proven ability to grow and maintain client/broker relationships; strong commercial acumen; excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to work autonomously.
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Managing client portfolio · Structuring lending solutions · Identifying business opportunities
5+ yrsProven experience in business or corporate lending, strong relationship management, credit and risk knowledge, understanding of NZ corporate market, 5+ years banking experience preferred, tertiary qualification in business or finance preferred.
Hunter Campbell
Owning channel performance · Reshaping channel strategy · Growing farming segments
10+ yrs10+ years in senior sales and business management; agri credibility and track record; commercial acumen; track record growing a channel or business unit
Hunter Campbell
Securing partner agreements · Managing sponsor relationships · Overseeing event delivery
Proven track record securing revenue through sponsors and partners; strong negotiation skills and confidence reviewing commercial agreements; history of delivering revenue, margin and profit targets; experience as a people leader and coach
Hunter Campbell
Growing customer accounts · Winning new customers · Overseeing branch operations
5+ yrs5+ years’ B2B sales and account management experience; CRM and ERP experience; solid Microsoft Office skills
Generating new business · Conducting product demos · Managing sales processes
1+ yr1+ year of B2B sales experience with a track record of success
Southern Cross Health Insurance · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand-owned health insurer empowering members to live well for longer through timely access to quality care.
Identifying strategic partners · Negotiating commercial agreements · Developing partnership propositions
Experience in commercial partnerships; experience evaluating opportunities, developing commercial models and negotiating complex agreements; experience taking partnership opportunities through negotiation, contracting and implementation
Nelson City Council
Maintaining funding portfolios · Developing grants frameworks · Identifying funding opportunities
Grants, funding or similar coordination experience; funding processes across multiple teams; experience with central government agencies, trusts and foundations; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
Nelson City Council
Researching funding opportunities · Preparing funding applications · Administering climate grants
Experience in grant writing or funding applications; experience providing secretariat or governance administration support; familiarity with New Zealand external funding; tertiary qualification in business, community development or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Developing commercial strategies · Building presentations · Chasing global sales
Fujitsu · 5001+ employees
A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.
Leading commercial strategy · Negotiating complex contracts · Managing commercial risks
5+ yrsExperience negotiating complex, high-value IT transactions; at least 5 years of commercial experience in the IT industry
NPAworldwide
Developing business strategy · Securing client opportunities · Providing technical leadership
Relevant Civil Engineering qualification; business development experience; strong technical experience across civil infrastructure and development projects; proven record generating new business and securing engineering projects
ABB · 5001+ employees
A technology company helping industries run leaner and cleaner through electrification and automation solutions.
Developing segment strategies · Managing sales pipelines · Cultivating strategic accounts
5+ yrsDeep knowledge of Low Voltage electrical systems; proven business development or technical sales track record; 5+ years in business development, strategic account management or market development in electrical, building or construction; tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Business or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Re-Leased · 51-200 employees
A SaaS company shaping the future of commercial real estate with AI-powered products.
Owning global strategy · Growing payment revenue · Structuring partner deals
5+ yrs5–10 years driving business outcomes through influence; direct P&L or revenue and margin accountability; experience running a payments or embedded payments business line; hands-on attach, onboarding/KYC and usage mechanics; payments or insurance-adjacent regulatory experience; experience structuring partner deals and building a product line from zero; experience across multiple markets
Advising agricultural executives · Building sector relationships · Leading client engagements
10+ yrs10+ years in New Zealand agriculture, agribusiness or primary sector; established South Island relationships; strategy or transformation experience; senior stakeholder engagement; multidisciplinary team leadership; knowledge of Te Tiriti, tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori
Lactalis New Zealand
Building customer relationships · Planning territory sales · Identifying growth opportunities
3+ yrs3 to 5+ years’ experience in an FMCG sales environment
SLR Consulting · 1001-5000 employees
A global environmental and sustainability consultancy making sustainability happen.
Coordinating bid submissions · Quality-checking compliance documentation · Maintaining bid content
SailGP · 201-1000 employees
A global sailing league managing host venue and event partnerships.
Managing partner relationships · Coordinating partnership delivery · Preparing partner reporting
Significant experience in a rights-holder, agency or client-facing role within sport, events or marketing; demonstrated experience managing commercial or Host Venue partnerships; proficiency in Google Workspace; fluent written and spoken English
Marsh · 5001+ employees
A global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital, advising clients in 130 countries.
Leading consultant teams · Managing client portfolios · Overseeing renewals and claims
Experience in employee benefits, insurance, broking or related client management; ability to lead, coach or support a small team; client relationship and account management skills; written and verbal communication skills
NZ Safety Blackwoods
Driving regional sales growth · Growing customer relationships · Providing technical support
5+ yrsAt least five years of technical sales or account management experience; experience in Gas Detection or Flow Control; relevant tertiary qualification
Identifying new customers · Building sales pipeline · Negotiating commercial contracts
Proven track record generating new business and building lasting customer relationships
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Delivering client service · Driving account strategy · Identifying business opportunities
10+ yrs10+ years of business development experience in professional services or relevant professional services experience; proven record selling complex services and solutions at C-level; ability to travel across key offices
There are 127 roles open for business development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 116 full time, 4 part time and 8 hybrid or remote.
Most are in Auckland (73), Wellington (18) and Canterbury (14).
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There are 127 roles open for business development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Right now, most are in Auckland (73), Wellington (18) and Canterbury (14). Open a region to see its business development jobs.
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