Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

Managing facilities contracts · Monitoring contractor performance · Leading contract negotiations

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

Developing strategy · Coordinating stakeholders · Preparing briefings

Experience in policy, strategy, programme coordination, or related field; strong organizational, project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and communication skills; NZ citizen or permanent resident; ability to obtain Confidential security clearance.

Managing product portfolio · Negotiating supply agreements · Conducting P&L reviews

5+ yrs3+ years commercial experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG; 5+ years in business development, finance, reimbursement, or pricing; excellent communication; must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Leading policy team · Advising on consumer law · Managing regulatory programmes

Proven experience leading policy teams and developing people; significant experience delivering complex public policy, regulatory or legislative programmes; strong strategic, analytical, communication and influencing skills; ability to build trusted relationships across government and stakeholders.

Developing resilience frameworks · Assessing operational risks · Testing recovery plans

Demonstrated experience in operational resilience, business continuity, cyber resilience, or disaster recovery; practical experience with BIAs, resilience assessments, recovery planning, and scenario testing; strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

Implementing safety systems · Overseeing food control · Training staff

Food Safety Programme experience and training; First Aid Certificate; strong computer skills; effective communication; time management and decision-making; 30-hour week roster.

Leading teams · Managing reservations · Coordinating requests

2+ yrsRequires NZQF Level 4 diploma or relevant experience, driver's licence, Manager's Certificate, LCQ, First Aid, and bachelor's degree or higher in hotel management, business administration, or related field.

Analyzing network opportunities · Developing forecasts · Coordinating initiatives

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required; experience in airline network planning or commercial analytics; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to build relationships and present insights.

Providing policy advice · Leading strategic thinking · Influencing decision-making

Significant experience providing policy advice on complex, high-impact issues within government or regulatory environments; strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills; understanding of government machinery; eligible to work in New Zealand.

Managing claims roadmap · Aligning cross-functional teams · Driving continuous improvement

Experience in insurance or financial services desirable; experience shaping and delivering operational and customer journey improvements; strong commercial judgement; ability to work across teams; legal right to work in New Zealand.

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.

Leading administrative team · Overseeing student lifecycle · Managing regulatory reporting

Significant administration experience in a NZ private training establishment or comparable regulated education provider; demonstrated people leadership; knowledge of NZQA, TEC, SDR, international student, StudyLink or Public Trust requirements; relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

Managing business operations · Providing governance support · Overseeing financial management

Proven experience in business support, office management, executive coordination, or governance; strong governance and secretariat expertise; financial management skills; information management experience; Microsoft Office and SharePoint proficiency; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

Managing facilities services · Overseeing contractors · Managing budgets

Experience managing facilities services, contractors, budgets, compliance and performance; strong stakeholder management; Microsoft Office proficiency; valid NZ driver's licence; right to work in New Zealand.

Developing policy advice · Leading policy projects · Mentoring colleagues

Proven policy and government process skills, excellent communication, critical thinking, ability to lead complex policy projects, mentoring experience, knowledge of Te Ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, adherence to Public Service Standards.

Managing production line · Overseeing operations · Leading team

No specific requirements stated.

Developing strategy · Analyzing projects · Supporting management

No explicit requirements stated.

Leading commercial strategy · Managing contracts · Coordinating shared services

Strong commercial acumen, demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, commercial negotiation, pricing, contracts, and business development; ability to lead a team and coordinate shared services.

Leading DTC strategy · Managing e-commerce · Overseeing retail operations

Senior leadership of a multichannel DTC business in apparel/outdoor/premium consumer brand; experience scaling a brand; commercial and P&L ownership; deep expertise in buying, merchandising, or merchandise planning; ability to lead teams across multiple markets and time zones.

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.

Providing business insights · Supporting business planning · Building relationships

7+ yrs7+ years business performance or management experience, 5+ years sales or business development, strong financial acumen, business analysis skills, Microsoft Excel and Office proficiency, CRM experience advantageous, current full clean NZ driver's licence, right to work in New Zealand.

Managing subcontractor administration · Generating reports · Processing corrective actions

Strong administration and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret contracts and compliance documentation, effective communication, self-management, and ability to pass a MOJ check.

Gathering requirements · Mapping processes · Facilitating workshops

Experience in business analysis, process optimisation, or operational transformation; strong requirements gathering and documentation; process mapping, user stories, acceptance criteria; workshop facilitation; analytical and communication skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Coordinating maintenance activities · Managing service requests · Supporting contractor engagement

1+ yrAround 1 year's experience in facilities coordination or similar; strong organizational and administrative skills; intermediate Microsoft Office skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading policy projects · Developing team · Providing policy advice

Proven policy management experience, ability to lead complex cross-Ministry projects, strong relationship management, public sector experience, and willingness to understand Te Ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Providing strategic leadership · Leading regulatory work · Developing monitoring approaches

Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Law, Economics, or Engineering (or equivalent experience); technical leadership of complex projects in regulatory environment; ability to distil complex issues; knowledge of NZ local government/water sectors advantageous.

Leading client portfolio · Developing media strategy · Managing commercial performance

5+ yrs5+ years media planning, advertising, technology or data experience; senior client leadership; strong strategic media planning, commercial acumen, communication, negotiation, and consulting skills; understanding of data, budgeting, technology, and audiences.

Providing strategic advice · Leading capability initiatives · Building trusted relationships

3+ yrs3-5 years' experience at Senior Advisor level; experience with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and kaupapa Māori approaches; people-centred design, systems thinking or continuous improvement; leading significant work programmes; strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Leading hotel operations · Driving revenue growth · Developing team culture

Previous hotel operations and food & beverage management experience; demonstrated strategic and operational leadership; proven track record of product and service standards; commitment to continuous improvement; ability to build local partnerships.