Business operations jobs in Wellington.

Managing projects · Conducting inspections · Coordinating contractors

Full NZ driver's license preferred; excellent communication and organizational skills; understanding of risk assessment and risk management preferred; knowledge of building compliance; strong administration skills; MS Office proficiency; ability to remain calm under pressure.

Providing strategic advice · Overseeing planning and performance · Managing governance frameworks

Experience managing internal business functions in a government department, proven people leadership, strong strategic thinking, relationship management, and commitment to equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

Managing business functions · Providing strategic advice · Overseeing planning and performance

Experience managing internal business functions in a government department, proven people leadership, strategic thinking, relationship management, and ability to deliver work programmes.

Leading regulatory planning · Monitoring performance · Driving continuous improvement

Tertiary qualification in public policy, business, law, data analytics or related field, or equivalent experience in regulatory/government environment; proven planning, performance monitoring, and assurance experience; strong communication and stakeholder skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading service delivery · Managing senior teams · Building partnerships

Significant leadership experience in a large, complex service-focused organization; experience leading senior leaders and geographically dispersed teams; strong communication and relationship skills; understanding of government and public service; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Coordinating contracts · Ensuring compliance · Liaising with providers

Proven experience in contract coordination and administration within a regulatory environment; understanding of commissioning, contract law, and contract management systems; stakeholder liaison; intermediate Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Providing strategic advice · Managing business performance · Supporting leadership decisions

Experience in a business function within a government department, ability to analyze business information, proven organizational skills, critical thinking, strong communication, and ability to work in a team.

Providing strategic advice · Leading complex projects · Building capability

Significant experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership; ability to operate in complex environments; strong systems thinking, political nous, and stakeholder engagement; excellent written and critical thinking skills.

Providing strategic advice · Leading governance work · Coordinating responses

Extensive public-sector experience including machinery of government, ministerial processes, and parliamentary requirements; strong track record of strategic advice to senior leaders; exceptional written communication; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Leading service delivery · Developing leadership teams · Building partnerships

Significant leadership experience in a large, complex service-focused organisation; experience leading senior leaders and geographically dispersed teams; strong communication and relationship skills; understanding of government and public service; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Providing strategic advice · Leading governance work · Coordinating divisional responses

Extensive public-sector experience including machinery of government, ministerial processes, and parliamentary requirements; strong track record of strategic advice to senior leaders; exceptional written communication; ability to coordinate complex responses; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Providing strategic business advice · Overseeing group planning · Establishing governance frameworks

Experience managing internal business functions in a government department; proven people leadership; proven experience developing and delivering a work programme

Providing strategic advice · Managing group planning · Leading accountability activities

Experience in a business function within a government department; ability to analyse business information and present it to senior audiences

Advising senior leaders · Overseeing finances and contracts · Supporting planning and reporting

Experience in financial management; finance and contract oversight experience; experience providing high-quality written advice and communication; Wellington based; New Zealand work rights at application

Leading lifeguard teams · Overseeing facility operations · Managing staff rosters

Current Pool Lifeguard Competency Certificate or Pool Lifeguard Skills Award; current First Aid Certificate; swimming pool water treatment certificate; team leadership or supervisory experience

Managing client relationships · Leading strategic planning · Mentoring junior staff

6+ yrs6+ years media experience, ideally agency; senior client-facing or planning role; strategic channel planning, media buying, budget management, mentoring junior team members.

Launching operations · Managing team · Driving growth

Passion for football, experience in management, operations, sales, or customer-facing roles, entrepreneurial mindset, ability to work independently, and strong ownership and ambition.

Providing financial advice · Overseeing contracts · Supporting strategic planning

Experience in financial management and contract oversight; strong written advice and communication; stakeholder management; must be Wellington based and hold New Zealand work rights.

Leading operational change · Coordinating implementation planning · Advising on readiness and risks

Significant experience leading and embedding change in a large or complex operational organisation; understanding of change management principles; experience translating programme or organisational priorities into operational plans; experience leading people

Leading regulatory planning · Monitoring performance · Driving continuous improvement

Tertiary qualification in public policy, business, law, data analytics or related field; equivalent regulatory/government experience; proven planning, performance monitoring, and reporting skills; strong communication; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing policy · Improving practice · Monitoring performance

Team Leader level role; requires relationship building, communication, organizational skills, and understanding of te ao Māori; must have right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks include reference, drug and alcohol testing, and police vetting.

Providing strategic advice · Leading complex projects · Building capability

Significant experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership, ability to operate in complex environments, engage with ministerial offices, strong systems thinking, political nous, and excellent written and critical thinking skills.

Providing analysis · Leading programmes · Developing policy options

Experienced professional in operational policy with strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Managing property tenure · Negotiating commercial agreements · Providing strategic advice

Experience in property tenure and contract management, understanding of Treaty of Waitangi principles, public sector procurement, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a full clean Class 1 driver's licence.

Managing supplier relationships · Overseeing service delivery · Monitoring contract performance

Proven track record leading, coaching, and mentoring; experience in complex organizations; tertiary degree in business or IT or equivalent experience; knowledge of service management frameworks like ITIL; experience managing suppliers and contracts.

Managing process flow · Leading team development · Driving visual merchandising

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

Leading policy programmes · Providing strategic advice · Building relationships

Extensive policy and relationship management experience, principal policy advisor level, public service experience, understanding of government machinery, Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge, and ability to coach and mentor.

Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Coaching and mentoring

Extensive experience developing high-quality policy and advising Ministers; strong strategic thinking and political awareness; proven ability to lead complex work programmes; excellent relationship and influencing skills; experience coaching and mentoring others.

Leading planning team · Aligning organisational plans · Overseeing performance reporting

Experience in strategy, planning or performance functions in a complex organisation; expertise in planning cycles, delivery frameworks, project management, KPIs and/or executive-level reporting; legal right to work in New Zealand

Designing business challenges · Authoring benchmark solutions · Auditing AI content

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution; foundational expertise in at least two of Finance, Marketing, Operations, or Strategic Management