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Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

218 open roles, 94 posted this week, most paying $123k to $158k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Associate Buyer Opportunities - Apparel

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    A retail brand within The Warehouse Group, offering a wide selection of products and customer experiences.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Developing product strategies · Analyzing sales performance · Managing product ranges

    1+ yr1-3 years buying/category management or retail commercial experience; apparel/fashion/textile experience preferred; strong commercial curiosity, communication, negotiation, data analysis, organization, and attention to detail.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Senior Advisor Risk

    WorkSafe New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    The primary workplace health and safety regulator in New Zealand, ensuring everyone returns home healthy and safe.

    New Zealand
    $112.8k-$124.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading risk initiatives · Partnering with leaders · Developing capability

    Practical risk, compliance and business continuity experience; knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 22301 or ISO 37301; strong relationship management; analytical skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; ability to design and deliver training.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Graduate Internship Programme 2027

    Blind Low Vision NZ · 201-1000 employees

    A non-profit organization supporting blind and low vision people.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Developing professional skills · Supporting client services · Conducting research

    Recent graduate (NZQA Level 4 minimum within last 2 years), motivation to learn, Microsoft Office experience, eligible to work in NZ, able to work from specified BLVNZ offices.

  • Business operations6 days ago

    Expression of Interest

    Mainfreight · 5001+ employees

    A global transport and logistics company with a 100-year vision, driven by its team members.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Expressing interest · Exploring opportunities

    No specific requirements stated; expression of interest for potential career opportunities.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Operations Manager - Whangarei

    Ritchies Transport · 1001-5000 employees

    One of New Zealand's largest and most trusted transport providers, delivering essential public transport, school services, charter operations, and coach travel.

    Whangarei, Northland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading teams · Managing fleet · Driving performance

    Proven leadership managing large operational teams; transport, logistics, or related industry experience; strong people leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills; health and safety knowledge; flexibility for 24/7 operation and on-call availability.

  • Business operations7 days ago

    Director of Revenue Management

    Sheraton · 5001+ employees

    A hotel brand offering simplified, uncomplicated experiences for independent travelers, part of Marriott International.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Analyzing revenue data · Managing pricing strategy · Building stakeholder relationships

    Experience in revenue management in New Zealand strongly preferred; current experience in Christchurch market ideal; currently working as Director of Revenue Management; preopening experience a plus.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry passionate about growing prosperity in the primary sector while respecting guardianship of natural resources.

    Wellington
    $121.8k-$156.7k a yearOnsiteFull timePart timeMid level

    Developing supplier frameworks · Supporting contract managers · Driving value realization

    Experience managing strategic supplier relationships, commercial contract management expertise, ability to influence stakeholders, governance and risk management skills, relevant tertiary qualification or MCIPS/WorldCC, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Graduate Programme 2027

    Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A meat industry company supporting the next generation of talent through bursaries.

    Lorneville, Southland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Gaining hands-on experience · Working on plant · Contributing to projects

    Recent graduate or nearing completion of a degree; interest in food production, agriculture, manufacturing, export or commercial sectors; strong communication and analytical skills; willingness to relocate; pre-employment medical and drug test required.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations9 days ago

    Head of Services

    Cyclone Computer Company · 51-200 employees

    A New Zealand-owned technology company helping customers leverage technology to achieve meaningful outcomes.

    Middleton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading services organisation · Driving customer satisfaction · Developing services strategy

    10+ yrs10+ years leading Technology Services, Managed Services or Professional Services organisations; experience in Enterprise, Government or large Commercial environments; strong commercial and financial management; distributed team leadership; must live in New Zealand and be eligible to work.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Briefings

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A government healthcare organization providing hospital and community health services across New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeSenior

    Preparing briefings · Reviewing advice · Translating technical material

    Relevant graduate qualification; significant experience at Principal Advisor or similar senior advisory level; proven experience producing high-quality briefings, reports, ministerial papers or strategic advice; strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.

  • Business operations9 days ago

    Senior Analyst Enterprise Portfolio

    Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on making a difference for all Kiwi through flexibility, growth, and challenging work.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Managing portfolio demand · Building integrated roadmaps · Supporting planning rhythms

    Proven experience in portfolio management, PMO or strategic planning; strong commercial acumen; advanced Excel and Power BI; governance support; stakeholder management; sound judgement.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Policy Intern – Health

    The Treasury · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing innovative healthcare delivery in the Counties Manukau region of New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $60k-$65k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractInternshipNo experience needed

    Contributing to budget advice · Analyzing health policy issues · Supporting drafting briefings

    Right to work in New Zealand; able to work from Wellington office; minimum B+ grade average in most recent studies; completed or finishing studies by early 2027.

  • Business operations7 days ago

    Site Operations Manager - Kapuni (26902)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.

    Kapuni, Taranaki
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing site operations · Overseeing manufacturing · Coordinating production

    Site operations management role in dairy manufacturing; no specific requirements stated.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Operational Manager South

    ECL Group · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand infrastructure services business supporting critical systems since 1957.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading service managers · Driving operational performance · Building customer relationships

    Significant experience leading operational teams across multiple locations; proven success managing productivity, customer service, financial performance; strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management; infrastructure or related industry experience preferred.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Strategy Analyst

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Solving business challenges · Developing strategy toolkit · Engaging stakeholders

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, commercial acumen, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, ability to work through ambiguity, curiosity, resilience, and a collaborative low-ego mindset.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Senior Strategy Manager

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Solving complex problems · Leading cross-functional programs · Coaching analysts

    Experienced strategy professional from consulting or corporate strategy with structured problem-solving, rigorous analysis, commercial judgement, comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of leading cross-functional programmes to outcomes.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Senior Advisor Service Provider & Operational Resilience

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing third-party risk · Supporting operational resilience · Improving processes

    Experience in operational resilience, third-party or supplier risk, governance, compliance, operational risk, or business improvement; strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills; banking or financial services experience advantageous.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations9 days ago

    Online Manager

    New World · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand offering grocery retail services.

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading online team · Managing orders · Driving performance

    Proven leadership or supervisory experience; strong organization and time management; customer service passion; good computer skills; full clean New Zealand driver's licence; ability to complete deliveries; flexibility for additional hours; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Business operations9 days ago

    Principal Advisor

    Education Review Office · 201-1000 employees

    A government agency that evaluates education and mobilizes evidence to improve policy and practice.

    Auckland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing strategic advice · Analyzing complex cases · Developing frameworks

    Significant experience in senior operational regulatory roles, strategic advisory experience in public sector, strong analytical skills, ability to translate complex legislation into plain English, and right to work in New Zealand.

  • Business operations9 days ago

    Principal Advisor | Entity Performance

    Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government ministry focused on creating a resilient and high-performing economy.

    Wellington
    $132.4k-$160.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Monitoring entity performance · Providing governance support · Advising senior leaders

    Significant experience in economics, finance, investment, strategy, performance monitoring, policy or related discipline; relevant tertiary qualification; legal right to work in New Zealand; strong commercial acumen and financial literacy.

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations9 days ago

    Senior Manager Business Management

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing business operations · Coordinating governance · Developing strategic plans

    Significant experience in business management, governance, strategy, or operations in a large complex organization; strong strategic and commercial acumen; exceptional written communication; stakeholder management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Procure 2 Pay Adoption & Enablement Specialist (Fixed Term - 12 months)

    Fisher & Paykel · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand-based appliance brand designing products that enrich and improve people's lives.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Strengthening platform adoption · Coaching users and suppliers · Embedding procurement processes

    Experience in P2P, shared services, AP-adjacent or procurement operations; hands-on with a P2P or ERP platform; ability to coach others on channels, requisitions, POs or portal steps; structured and influential without authority.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Operations Analyst

    Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand retailer offering quality products and outstanding customer service.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Preparing reports · Analyzing sales performance · Coordinating projects

    Experience preparing reports and analyzing business performance data; advanced Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Operations Manager — Rydges Auckland

    Rydges Auckland · 5001+ employees

    A premium lifestyle hotel brand known for unexpected and unrequested guest experiences.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    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 leadership; hotel systems and revenue management knowledge; criminal record check required.

    Parental leave
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Associate Merchandise Planner Opportunities

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    A retail brand within The Warehouse Group, offering a wide selection of products and customer experiences.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Analyzing sales trends · Developing merchandise plans · Supporting buying decisions

    Business or commercial degree; strong Excel skills; analytical and numerical capability; problem-solving ability; attention to detail; resilience in fast-paced retail environment.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations10 days ago

    Donor & Fundraising Support Coordinator

    Christchurch City Mission · 51-200 employees

    A mission providing support and shelter for people experiencing homelessness and complex needs.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Processing donations · Making thank-you calls · Supporting fundraising activities

    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, warm communication, Microsoft 365 skills, CRM or fundraising database experience a bonus, and NZ/AU citizenship, residency, or valid work visa.

  • Business operations10 days ago

    Strategic Partner Manager

    Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on making a difference for all Kiwi through flexibility, growth, and challenging work.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Coordinating planning · Managing partnerships · Tracking performance

    Experience in strategy, planning, transformation or programme management; stakeholder management and influencing skills; analytical skills; commercial judgement; ability to connect planning and delivery across business areas.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations8 days ago

    Principal Advisor Risk and Assurance

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    The New Zealand Defence Force provides defence and occupational health services.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading risk management · Monitoring risk trends · Facilitating risk workshops

    Significant experience in enterprise, portfolio, programme or project risk management; strong analytical and advisory skills; relevant qualification in risk management, business, project management, engineering or related; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

  • Business operations8 days ago

    Senior Merchandise Planner Opportunities

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    A retail brand within The Warehouse Group, offering a wide selection of products and customer experiences.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading category planning · Developing forecasts · Coaching planners

    Extensive merchandise planning experience in retail; strong forecasting, inventory, commercial planning, analytical and financial acumen; experience influencing senior stakeholders and coaching teams.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations9 days ago

    Operations Manager

    Foodstuffs South Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand offering grocery retail services.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading site performance · Building leadership capability · Driving continuous improvement

    Experienced site or operations leader with experience leading large-scale distribution, logistics, manufacturing or operational teams; strong leadership, coaching, succession planning, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.

    Parental leave

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