Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

Forecasting demand · Managing inventory · Optimizing sales

2+ yrs2-3+ years retail planning experience; strong commercial judgement, analytical and influencing skills; ability to translate category strategy into actionable decisions.

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.

Coordinating maintenance · Managing property information · Supporting commercial agreements

Experience in property management, administration, facilities, contract coordination, or asset management; strong organizational and communication skills; record-keeping and reporting; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Optimizing supply chain processes · Implementing operational improvements · Supporting store teams

Strong supply chain, warehouse, logistics or store operations experience; deep knowledge of SAP EWM or similar ERP; proven process improvement and change management; strong data literacy and stakeholder engagement.

Leading hotel operations · Managing food and beverage · Overseeing housekeeping

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' senior leadership in guest service or hotel operations across F&B and housekeeping; strategic and commercial thinking; multi-outlet or multi-property leadership; hotel systems and revenue management knowledge; criminal record check required.

Identifying improvement opportunities · Optimizing systems and processes · Building stakeholder relationships

In-depth knowledge and working experience with warehouse management systems including inventory management; Blue Yonder WMS is a plus; strong communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, adaptability, and self-drive.

Providing strategic advice · Implementing programmes · Coordinating international delegations

Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of strategy and planning frameworks; must obtain and maintain Top Secret national security clearance; right to work in New Zealand; some international travel may be required.

Eliciting requirements · Facilitating workshops · Mapping processes

Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a project or transformation environment; strong requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation, workshop facilitation, analytical, and communication skills; experience with agile and/or waterfall methodologies.

Building partnerships · Managing programmes · Engaging stakeholders

Experience in multi-agency projects or partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communication or behaviour change initiatives, analytical and organisational skills, tertiary qualification in partnerships/communications/marketing/education or equivalent, legal right to work in New Zealand.

Managing software contracts · Optimizing license usage · Negotiating with suppliers

Significant experience in contract, licensing, software asset management or commercial support; experience with software licensing tools (ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow) and cloud licensing; strong understanding of volume licensing agreements; familiarity with government purchasing rules; excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Managing branch team · Driving revenue · Managing P&L

Demonstrated experience leading a team in a management/supervisory role, strong financial acumen managing P&Ls, outstanding customer service leadership, and experience in a network operation.

Leading partnerships · Building relationships · Evaluating programmes

Extensive experience leading complex multi-organisation projects, strong stakeholder engagement, proven success in integrated marketing/communications/education programmes, budget management, tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing policy · Leading projects · Managing relationships

5+ yrs5+ years central government policy experience, strong understanding of resource management system, project leadership, relationship management, excellent communication, and right to work in New Zealand.

Managing strategic projects · Coordinating reporting · Building relationships

Experience in government operational service delivery, machinery of government requirements, project planning, strong relationship management, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading strategy · Fostering culture · Building relationships

Significant executive leadership experience, preferably as CEO or senior executive; demonstrated experience leading growth, change, and strategy; strong commitment to Christian faith; board and governance experience; financial acumen; Ministry of Justice vetting check required.

Launching local operations · Building partnerships · Managing community growth

Passion for football, entrepreneurial mindset, experience managing operations and delivering results, background in operations or community management, strong leadership and communication skills.

Launching operations · Building partnerships · Managing community

Passion for football, entrepreneurial mindset, experience managing operations and delivering results, background in operations or community management, strong leadership and communication skills.

Managing contracts · Coordinating providers · Maintaining databases

Previous administrative experience with process-driven environments; experience creating and maintaining contracts in a management system; strong Microsoft Office skills; attention to detail; relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Managing facilities · Leading operations team · Ensuring compliance

Experience in facilities management, site operations or health and safety leadership; team leadership across multiple locations; knowledge of NZ health and safety, building compliance and fire safety; contractor and budget management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

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.

Leading portfolio team · Developing property strategy · Managing lease transactions

Values-driven leader with strategic foresight, ability to manage complex risks and resources, coaching and team-building skills, and experience in property portfolio management.

Providing strategic advice · Preparing briefings · Managing stakeholder relationships

Exceptional communication, political awareness, stakeholder engagement, understanding of Gore District's political environment, high digital literacy, resilience, and experience in local government or political environment preferred.

Building partnerships · Supporting research initiatives · Engaging stakeholders

Strong knowledge of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori; experience in relationship management, partnership development, or business development; relevant tertiary qualification in business, science, or related discipline; current driver's licence; travel throughout Aotearoa required.

Leading strategic initiatives · Designing system frameworks · Providing high-quality advice

Experience in strategy development, regulatory systems, policy design, or system stewardship; strong strategic thinking and communication; must hold right to work in New Zealand; based in Wellington with regular office attendance.

Leading teams · Managing budgets · Prioritising workflow

Requires workshop leadership experience, people leadership, communication, financial understanding, planning, decision-making, customer service, quality focus, and commitment to health and safety.

Managing facilities contracts · Monitoring contractor performance · Leading contract negotiations

5+ yrs5+ years in facilities management, contract management, property services or procurement; proven experience managing outsourced service providers and facilities contracts; strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Leading production line · Managing team development · Ensuring quality compliance

5+ yrsTertiary degree, diploma, or minimum 5 years in dairy manufacturing; minimum 3 years in FMCG operations preferably in a Nutritional Plant; experience leading teams; knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and HACCP systems.

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.

Analyzing data · Providing insights · Building relationships

Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent senior experience in regulatory or public service; strong analytical, systems-thinking, and communication skills; legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Supporting transformation projects · Developing project plans · Coordinating project activities

Degree or working towards a degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Engineering, IT, Project Management or related; strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills; NZ or Australian citizen or permanent resident.