Business operations jobs in Canterbury.

Managing process flow · Leading visual merchandising · Coaching team members

Process excellence, collaborative partnerships, effective team leadership, compliance expertise, communication skills, values-aligned behavior, ability to work four weekend shifts per month and at least one evening each week.

Managing vendor performance · Leading governance · Coordinating workforce planning

Experience leading vendor, BPO or outsourced contact centre operations; strong commercial judgement; track record of influencing without direct authority; analytical skills; experience managing operational risk and compliance.

Supporting farmers · Building relationships · Delivering workshops

Knowledge of NZ agriculture/horticulture, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, problem-solving, communication, organization, independence, valid full NZ driver's licence, right to work in NZ, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Leading improvement initiatives · Analyzing processes · Coaching teams

Continuous improvement and operational excellence experience in logistics or service; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; strong process analysis, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Developing change plans · Evaluating business impacts · Facilitating consultation forums

Experience delivering change initiatives in large-scale programmes; strong planning, analysis, communication, and workshop facilitation; relevant tertiary qualifications; formal change management accreditation advantageous.

Developing change plans · Evaluating business impacts · Facilitating consultation forums

Experience delivering change initiatives in large-scale programmes; strong planning, analysis, and communication skills; relevant tertiary qualifications; formal change management accreditation advantageous.

Coordinating workflow · Monitoring performance · Allocating jobs

Previous workshop controller, foreman, or senior workshop leadership experience; strong automotive workshop knowledge; organisational, planning, communication, leadership, customer service, quality, and safety skills.

Coordinating workflows · Monitoring progress · Preparing reports

Automotive workshop administration, service advising, fleet coordination, or operations experience; strong scheduling, communication, customer service, organization, and Microsoft Office skills required.

Rotating across operations · Developing commercial skills · Contributing to improvement projects

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics or related; graduated 2025-2026 or completing by early 2027; NZ or Australian citizenship or permanent residency; full driver's licence; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

Leading hotel teams · Driving commercial performance · Overseeing operations

Previous General Manager or senior hotel leadership experience, ideally multi-hotel; strong commercial and financial acumen; proven team leadership; excellent communication; operational knowledge across Rooms and F&B; international brand experience preferred.

Leading sales operations · Coaching team leads · Managing escalations

8+ yrs8+ years leadership in global sales operations or quote-to-cash; experience leading through other leaders; strong understanding of order lifecycle, licensing, invoicing, controls, compliance; analytical and stakeholder management skills; degree in business administration advantageous.

Managing contracts · Providing advice · Resolving issues

Sound knowledge of contract management processes, operational delivery experience, commercial acumen, strong communication and analytical skills, ability to work under pressure. CCM or IACCM certification desirable.

Supporting teams · Serving customers · Recruiting staff

Retail management, leadership, mentoring, customer service, retail operations, computer skills, and the ability to learn new systems; agricultural experience is preferred.

Stocking produce · Checking freshness · Serving customers

Reliable team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work on foot handling fresh produce. Experience is preferred but training is provided.

Leading operations · Developing teams · Driving improvement

8+ yrsRequires 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or logistics, with team development, continuous improvement, operational excellence, budget and P&L management, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Leading teams · Delegating tasks · Motivating sales

Requires strong leadership, shift management, delegation, sales motivation, positive relationship-building, and extensive availability for nights and weekends.