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Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

522 open roles, 147 posted this week, most paying $129k to $179k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Business operations13 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading multidisciplinary teams · Monitoring service performance · Building client relationships

    Leadership experience in occupational health, employee wellbeing, EAP, healthcare, allied health, or corporate health services; New Zealand citizenship, residency, or unconditional work rights without sponsorship

    Study support
  • Business operations13 days ago

    Area Manager

    Kennards Hire · 1001-5000 employees

    Australia and New Zealand's largest family-owned equipment hire company, committed to being the best hire company in the world.

    East Tamaki, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading branch managers · Driving revenue growth · Coaching teams

    Proven experience leading multiple branches or business units, strong commercial acumen with P&L management, exceptional coaching and leadership skills, and a customer-first mindset.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations13 days ago

    Facilities Lead

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $78.0k-$99k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing maintenance requests · Coordinating contractors · Supporting workplace services

    Previous facilities or workplace coordination experience, practical understanding of workplace services, strong administration skills including intermediate Excel and AI tools, and a current full New Zealand driver licence or equivalent.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Supporting project requests · Tracking commitments and blockers · Recording decisions and actions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to follow project support procedures; ability to maintain clear decision, ownership and action records; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing operational tasks · Checking required inputs · Recording outcomes and handoffs

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to manage daily operational tasks and records according to procedures; able to keep progress reporting aligned with current owner updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing project data · Checking record completeness · Maintaining task statuses

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to process structured information carefully and consistently; able to maintain accurate operational records and status notes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Reviewing operational records · Checking completed tasks · Identifying workflow issues

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to compare work records against a documented workflow; able to identify process gaps and write clear review notes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping business needs · Tracing current processes · Recording outcome gaps

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to analyze business needs and process evidence against requirements; ability to reconcile status conflicts and preserve sources; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing preparation tasks · Checking materials and records · Maintaining status notes

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; able to follow production instructions, keep organized task records and check materials carefully; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations14 days ago

    Claims Specialist

    Aon · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Handling claims enquiries · Liaising with stakeholders · Maintaining claim records

    Generous leave
  • Business operations14 days ago

    Manufacturing Manager

    Comfortech Building Performance Solutions®

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading manufacturing operations · Driving site safety performance · Managing operational performance

    Experience leading manufacturing, industrial, engineering or operational teams; experience leading multidisciplinary functions including production, maintenance, engineering and logistics; experience managing operational performance

  • Business operations15 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Conducting business analysis · Scoping system implementations · Developing reports and analytics

    1+ yr1–2 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a corporate environment; hands-on experience developing reports and analytics using Excel and/or PowerBI

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Business operations15 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading transformation programmes · Advising executive stakeholders · Originating client opportunities

    8+ yrsRelevant qualification in Design, Psychology, Business, Human-Centred Design or a related discipline; 8+ years’ experience across service design, customer experience, business transformation or consulting

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations15 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Advising technology leaders · Designing technology strategies · Managing advisory engagements

    6+ yrs6+ years’ consulting, advisory, professional services, or relevant industry advisory/stakeholder-facing experience; senior stakeholder advisory experience; practical technology and enterprise architecture knowledge; understanding of technology functions; enterprise systems exposure; workshop design and facilitation experience; business development and sales experience

  • Business operations16 days ago

    Contracts Administrator

    Aliaxis · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in piping and fitting solutions addressing water challenges and clean energy transition.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing quotations · Managing pricing · Maintaining records

    3+ yrs3-5 years experience in quotations, contracts administration, pricing, sales support, or customer service; strong Microsoft Excel skills; ERP experience preferred; excellent communication and organizational skills.

    Parental leave
  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Tracking annotation tasks · Maintaining task records · Flagging blocked tasks

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize task status, handoffs and follow-up actions; able to write clear workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing operational tasks · Checking required inputs · Recording outcomes and actions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; able to manage daily operational tasks and records and align progress reporting with owner updates.

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing project data · Checking record completeness · Documenting data exceptions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; able to process structured information consistently and maintain accurate operational records

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing preparation tasks · Checking materials and records · Maintaining production status

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to follow production instructions and keep organized task records; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Analyzing performance records · Checking data completeness · Investigating unusual results

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to analyze operational performance records against measures and procedures; ability to prepare complete handoffs with required context; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations15 days ago

    BCG Graduate Associate 2028 | New Zealand

    Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    Auckland
    Full time

    Collaborating on client projects · Analyzing complex business problems · Developing innovative solutions

    Final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies, or graduated from a degree with no more than 1–3 years of work experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or Australian permanent residency

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Supporting project tasks · Tracking commitments and blockers · Recording decisions and actions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to support project tasks and documentation consistently; able to maintain clear decision, ownership and action records; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Tracking review tasks · Maintaining handoff records · Flagging blocked reviews

    Age 18 or older; able to communicate in English; able to organize review tasks, handoffs and follow-up records; able to provide clear written workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing operational tasks · Checking required inputs · Recording work outcomes

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to manage daily operational tasks and records consistently according to operating procedures; able to maintain clear decision, ownership, and action records; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Reviewing digital assets · Organizing asset information · Preparing workflow materials

    Must be at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize digital files and related information carefully; able to check assets for completeness, formatting and required details; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Business operations15 days ago

    Operations Manager

    SkyWater Search Partners

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Directing manufacturing operations · Improving production performance · Developing production teams

    5+ yrs5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience; track record leading meaningful continuous improvement initiatives; experience managing production teams, operational metrics, and equipment reliability

  • Business operations16 days ago

    Branch Manager (Greymouth Branch)

    ANZ Banking Group Limited · 5001+ employees

    A bank focused on improving financial wellbeing and sustainability of customers.

    Greymouth, West Coast
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading branch teams · Coaching staff · Managing customer service

    People leadership, coaching, and development experience; customer-centric culture; strong communication and relationship building; understanding of compliance and branch operations; ability to lead inclusive workplace culture.

  • Business operations16 days ago

    Customer Transformation - HCD - Senior Analyst

    PwC · 1001-5000 employees

    A global professional services firm building trust in society and solving important problems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Applying human-centered design · Analyzing customer problems · Facilitating workshops

    2+ yrs2-4 years consulting experience in service design, CX, business analysis or transformation; relevant qualification in design, psychology, business or related field; strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and visual skills; client-facing confidence.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations16 days ago

    Senior Advisor - Official Information and Reporting

    NZ Qualifications Authority · 201-1000 employees

    A government authority ensuring New Zealand qualifications are recognized and respected, maintaining assessment integrity.

    Wellington
    $100.5k-$111.1k a yearHybridFull timeContractSenior

    Preparing OIA responses · Supporting ministerial servicing · Coordinating reporting

    Experience preparing Official Information Act responses and supporting ministerial servicing; sound understanding of the OIA; excellent written communication; analytical and critical thinking; ability to manage competing priorities; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations16 days ago
    Te Kuiti, Waikato
    Full time

    Coordinating workflow · Monitoring job progress · Supporting job costing

    New Zealand Registered Electrician; strong field experience; New Zealand-based applicants only

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About business operations jobs in New Zealand

There are 522 roles open for business operations jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 147 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 443 full time, 9 part time and 36 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $129k to $179k a year.

Most are in Auckland (197), Wellington (132) and Canterbury (48).

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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There are 522 roles open for business operations jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 147 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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