Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

Analyzing change impacts · Facilitating workshops · Developing adoption activities

5+ yrsRelevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; change analyst or change management experience on large IT projects; 5+ years using complex business/systems/process analysis techniques; strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Providing strategic advice · Supporting governance processes · Managing risks

Experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders in a large complex organization; strong analytical, relationship-building, and written communication skills; legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Providing strategic advice · Leading design projects · Building relationships

Solid advisory experience, service and system design experience, policy and operational delivery understanding, human-centred design knowledge, critical thinking, communication, planning, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding.

Leading business operations · Managing workforce planning · Driving continuous improvement

Demonstrated experience leading people and business operations, workforce planning, resource management, and delivering operational initiatives; strong analytical and communication skills; tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; right to work in New Zealand.

Leading country strategy · Managing P&L · Developing team

Significant senior commercial leadership in pharma/healthcare/life sciences, P&L ownership, cross-functional leadership, market access, portfolio strategy, and team leadership.

Managing stock · Supporting store operations · Delivering customer service

Assist store operations, manage stock, support customer service initiatives, maintain health and safety culture, and demonstrate product knowledge.

Analyzing business processes · Engaging stakeholders · Translating analysis into solutions

Business analysis experience leading complex operational or transformation initiatives; strong analytical and critical thinking; proven ability to translate analysis into practical solutions; strong stakeholder engagement; comfortable with ambiguity.

Leading property team · Coordinating operations · Managing reporting

5+ yrsAt least 5 years' operations management experience leading diverse teams; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in office technology; understanding of health and safety and risk management.

Governing strategic plan · Overseeing chief executive · Reviewing financial performance

Professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ or equivalent) at senior manager level; strong financial knowledge; governance experience; ability to chair Finance, Risk & Audit Committee; commitment to mental health and wellbeing.

Analyzing processes · Engaging stakeholders · Translating business needs

Business analysis experience leading complex operational or transformation initiatives; strong analytical, critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and ability to translate analysis into practical solutions.

Managing workplace operations · Managing relationships · Supporting team culture

3+ yrsExperience in facilities, workplace operations or property management; tertiary qualification in facilities/property and/or 3+ years in similar role; demonstrated people leadership; strong stakeholder, supplier, financial, reporting and project management skills.

Leading grocery team · Managing stock flow · Developing team members

Previous supermarket experience, proven leadership in a supermarket environment, experience leading larger teams, strong understanding of supermarket operations, stock flow, merchandising, and stock availability, forklift/reach truck experience, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing policy advice · Analyzing data · Preparing responses

Experience developing policy advice or understanding of social policy and public sector issues; tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience; strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.

Managing transformation · Strategic planning

No specific requirements stated.

Leading pre-opening · Driving operational strategy · Coaching operational teams

Proven senior hotel operations leadership in premium or luxury hospitality; strong knowledge of Rooms, F&B, and hotel operations; commercial acumen; full working rights in New Zealand.

Managing budgets · Overseeing operations · Providing strategic advice

Extensive experience in operational and financial management including budgeting and forecasting; strong stakeholder engagement; analytical and problem-solving skills; must be a citizen or resident of New Zealand or Australia or hold a current working visa.

Developing policy advice · Analyzing data · Preparing responses

Experience developing policy advice or understanding of social policy and public sector issues; tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience; strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responding to maintenance · Carrying out repairs · Coordinating contractors

Experience in facilities maintenance or building services; ability to perform minor repairs; coordinate contractors; use CMMS/CAFM systems; basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; safety-first approach; trade background advantageous.

Managing facility services · Coordinating contractors · Ensuring compliance

Significant facilities management experience in complex environments; knowledge of building services and compliance; experience managing maintenance programmes, contractors, budgets, and CMMS/CAFM systems; strong stakeholder and problem-solving skills.

Leading operations · Coordinating reporting · Managing property team

5+ yrsAt least 5 years' operations management experience leading diverse teams; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in office technology; understanding of health and safety and risk management.

Developing policy advice · Analyzing education systems · Collaborating with agencies

Proven policy experience, excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, ability to work on complex policy projects, knowledge of government processes, and willingness to understand Te Ao Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Leading improvement initiatives · Developing teams · Partnering with leaders

Proven success leading complex improvement programmes at scale, experience leading high-performing teams, strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Analyzing business problems · Defining requirements · Designing improvements

New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in NZ for last 5 years, able to obtain Confidential security clearance, pass drug test and police check. Demonstrated business analysis experience.

Leading international engagement · Driving stakeholder engagement · Overseeing incident responses

Senior leadership in public sector or regulatory environment; proven strategic and people leadership; experience managing incidents; strong communication; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; NZ citizen or permanent resident; credit check; Top-Secret clearance.

Advising the Governor · Coordinating executive priorities · Leading strategic initiatives

Substantial experience at executive, board, ministerial or equivalent senior decision-making level; strong understanding of New Zealand's public sector and regulatory environment; must hold or be eligible for New Zealand National Security Clearance.

Supporting change analysis · Coordinating change activity · Preparing practical material

Experience supporting change in programme or transformation environments; strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills; ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.

Advising governor · Coordinating priorities · Leading initiatives

Substantial experience at executive, board, ministerial or equivalent senior decision-making level; experience advising senior leaders; strong understanding of NZ public sector and regulatory environment; must hold or be eligible for NZ National Security Clearance.

Driving revenue performance · Managing pipeline integrity · Implementing sales processes

Experience in business or sales operations, customer-facing roles, or consulting; strong data quality standards, systems thinking, ability to drive adoption, credible communication, and use of AI as a core tool.

Developing strategic plans · Managing strategic portfolio · Leading market analysis

5+ yrs5+ years strategy consulting or in-house strategy experience; tertiary qualification in business/commerce or related field; experience in financial services, healthcare or regulated environment; strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills; Excel, PowerPoint, data visualisation and AI tools; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Managing facilities · Overseeing maintenance · Ensuring compliance

In-depth knowledge of building compliance, systems and procedures; relevant tertiary, NZCE or trade qualification; strong understanding of Health & Safety; excellent communication and relationship-management skills; customer focus.