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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 operations5 days ago

    Payment Systems Modernisation Lead

    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
    Full time

    Assessing payment systems · Evaluating emerging technologies · Developing investment recommendations

    Strong understanding of payment systems, infrastructure, operating models and emerging payment technologies; knowledge of domestic and international payments trends and future capabilities

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading commercial performance · Providing financial analysis · Optimising network performance

    Significant commercial management experience; experience developing commercial solutions, financial models and business cases; experience managing contracts, pricing reviews or complex commercial negotiations; eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Facilities Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    ContractSeniorManages people

    Managing facilities operations · Managing contractors and providers · Leading workplace projects

    Experience in a senior facilities, property or workplace management role; managing complex property and facilities portfolios; contractor and vendor management; facilities operations and maintenance; leases and property contracts; workplace transformation projects; team leadership

  • Business operations5 days ago

    President, Marsh Risk New Zealand

    Marsh · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital, advising clients in 130 countries.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Driving business growth · Leading country teams · Representing Marsh externally

    Senior executive experience in insurance broking or related professional services; P&L leadership at business-unit or country level; New Zealand insurance and risk knowledge; Pacific or international commercial leadership experience; established network across corporate, government, and financial services sectors; bachelor’s degree

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Facilities Manager

    Ryman Healthcare

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full timeManages people

    Managing contractors · Ensuring compliance standards · Leading maintenance teams

    Experience in facilities management, building management or a similar role; experience in financial reporting, budgets and cost analysis; solid IT/computer skills

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Surface Water Contract Engineer

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Contract

    Managing contract delivery · Driving operational resilience · Ensuring regulatory compliance

    5+ yrs5+ years' contract management experience; knowledge of NZS 3910, NZS 3917 and procurement frameworks; experience with asset management systems, financial reporting and performance analysis; relevant engineering or construction qualification; full driver's licence; satisfactory safety check and drug and alcohol test

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Shift Manager

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

    A global food manufacturer providing opportunities to make an impact that matters.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading shift teams · Driving shift performance · Completing shift reporting

    Proven people leadership experience; experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Analyst / Senior Analyst – Government & Commercial Advisory

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Providing analysis · Developing business cases · Supporting transactions

    1+ yr1-5 years relevant experience in government or public sector-facing role; strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; exposure to government finance, financial modelling, economic or data analysis desirable.

    Parental leave
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Manager, Claims (Lower North Island & Southern)

    Asteron Life · 1001-5000 employees

    A life insurer supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years, offering personal, business and employee insurance products.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading claims team · Managing complex claims · Driving process improvement

    5+ yrs5+ years life insurance claims experience, 2+ years leadership, strong technical expertise in life, disability and income protection claims, ability to assess complex medical, financial and liability claims, and full working rights in New Zealand.

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Principal Advisor

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $142.9k-$177.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Providing strategic advice · Leading analysis · Building relationships

    Demonstrated expertise in public sector and community service systems, significant disability sector experience, proven senior technical leadership, strong research and analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Business operations6 days ago

    Community Lease Specialist

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Managing leases · Advising on occupancy · Preparing reports

    Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in property, law, administration or related field, or equivalent experience; strong communication and analytical skills; full clean New Zealand driver's license; Microsoft Office and SharePoint proficiency; travel across Auckland region.

  • Business operations6 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeEntry level

    Managing reservations · Coordinating itineraries · Communicating booking details

    Previous experience in tourism and reservations; clean driving record and driver licence

  • Business operations6 days ago

    General Manager

    Minor Hotels · 5001+ employees

    A global hotel brand offering accommodation and hospitality services.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Overseeing operations · Developing revenue plans · Managing department heads

    Proven experience as General Manager or senior leader in a hotel or serviced apartments environment; tertiary qualifications in Hospitality or Business Management; strong financial acumen; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations6 days ago
    Nelson
    Full timeMid level

    Developing commercial frameworks · Overseeing supplier contracts · Leading commercial negotiations

    Relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law or related discipline, or equivalent experience; commercial or contract management experience; capability in contract frameworks, negotiation and supplier performance; understanding of public-sector procurement and Government Procurement Rules, probity, risk and governance.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations6 days ago

    Workplace Supervisor

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Wellington
    Full timeMid level

    Driving workplace operations · Managing stakeholder relationships · Supporting hospitality workforce

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations6 days ago

    Strategic Business Partner Māori & Equity

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $138.3k-$179.0k a yearFull time

    Designing practical solutions · Partnering across ACC · Embedding equity considerations

    Experience designing implementable solutions; lived or professional experience understanding Pacific, Asian and/or disabled communities; experience partnering across broad portfolios; experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity considerations; New Zealand work rights

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations6 days ago

    General Manager

    Niche Recruitment

    New Zealand
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Overseeing financial management · Managing investment portfolios · Leading support programmes

    Financial, commercial or operational leadership; financial services and credit assessment experience; investment portfolio oversight and external manager relationships; people leadership and Board experience; strategic Māori economic development relationships; accounting, finance or business tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

  • Business operations5 days ago

    National Operations Manager - Viscount New Zealand

    Pact Group · 5001+ employees

    A packaging company providing reusable crates, pallets, and bins to support a sustainable future.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading operations · Driving continuous improvement · Managing budgets

    Proven multi-site operational leadership in FMCG/manufacturing/logistics; tertiary qualification in engineering or operations management; current NZ driver licence; ability to travel regularly across NZ sites.

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Business Manager

    Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V · 5001+ employees

    A creative agency that makes brands unignorable through big, beautiful and effective ideas.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing client accounts · Overseeing media buying · Mentoring junior staff

    4+ yrs4+ years media agency experience; exceptional interpersonal communication; ability to prioritize workload; mentoring and team collaboration skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Strategic Business Partner Māori & Equity

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington+2 more
    $138.3k-$179.0k a yearHybridFull timeMid level

    Designing solutions · Partnering across organization · Embedding equity

    Strong solution design, strategic thinking, relationship management, and experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity considerations; must hold New Zealand work rights.

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Business Process Analyst

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $97.3k-$112.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Transforming business processes · Facilitating workshops · Documenting processes

    Experience in business process analysis, process improvement, stakeholder engagement; ability to develop business documentation; understanding of project and change management; MS Visio; occasional domestic travel; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship/residency criteria.

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations6 days ago

    Vendor Manager

    Gallagher · 5001+ employees

    A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Maintaining vendor registers · Establishing performance scorecards · Monitoring contract obligations

    Experience in vendor management, supplier relationship management, IT procurement or technology operations; experience managing technology vendors

  • Business operations6 days ago

    Principal Advisor Strategic Asset Management

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Advising senior leaders · Developing asset frameworks · Improving asset management practices

    Significant senior experience in strategic asset management, property, infrastructure or related advisory work; experience developing and implementing a strategic asset management plan or framework; relevant qualification or equivalent specialist experience

    Generous leave
  • Business operations6 days ago

    Open Finance and Industry Standards Lead

    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.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading industry engagement · Developing payment strategies · Coordinating standards change

    Experience in payments, transaction banking, Open Finance, Digital Identity, financial services or a related regulated industry; deep payment-systems, standards and regulatory governance knowledge; experience representing organisations with regulators and industry bodies; enterprise strategy and team leadership experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations6 days ago

    Production Scheduler Christchurch

    DAVIN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing production schedules · Coordinating facility workflow · Managing production priorities

    Experience in production planning, scheduling or operational coordination within a manufacturing environment

  • Business operations6 days ago

    Senior Advisor

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.

    Wellington+1 more
    $99.2k-$135.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Designing engagement activities · Building stakeholder relationships · Delivering communications

    Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, communications, change or readiness initiatives in a complex environment; strong relationship management, communication, planning, facilitation, and analytical skills.

  • Business operations6 days ago

    Principal Advisor Performance & Improvement

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading improvement initiatives · Conducting diagnostic reviews · Providing strategic advice

    5+ yrsRelevant graduate or postgraduate qualification in health management, business, public policy or related; 5+ years leading complex performance improvement initiatives; experience with diagnostic reviews and stakeholder engagement; public sector/health experience; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Business operations7 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing transformation engagements · Advising client executives · Developing client opportunities

    8+ yrs8-10+ years' experience in consulting, transformation, operations, technology delivery or financial services; track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives; experience engaging senior executives and developing client opportunities; expertise in a financial services domain

  • Business operations8 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Comparing generated scenarios · Rating paired examples · Recording evidence-based ratings

    Current residence in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US; spoken English; written communication; analyse examples and apply criteria; computer, internet, headphones and quiet space; independent ratings without AI tools.

  • Business operations8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading supply chain transformations · Improving operational performance · Analysing supply chain data

    8+ yrs8+ years' experience in consulting, industry, or both, focused on supply chain, operations or business transformation; proven leadership of large-scale supply chain or operational transformation programmes; relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce or a related discipline

    Generous leave

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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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How many business operations jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

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.

How much do business operations jobs in New Zealand pay?

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Where are most business operations jobs in New Zealand?

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