Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

Leading policy advice · Mentoring colleagues · Building relationships

Relevant qualification, solid understanding of public policy and government processes, exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical capability, proven stakeholder relationship experience, and full-time permanent working rights in New Zealand.

Researching policy · Developing advice · Collaborating with stakeholders

Curiosity about public policy and government, strong analytical and communication skills, ability to deliver to deadlines, collaborative working, and permanent ongoing working rights in New Zealand.

Managing asset plans · Improving data reporting · Leading investment forecasts

7+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; 7+ years in asset management or infrastructure planning; experience developing Asset Management Plans and working with asset data across multiple systems; strong stakeholder relationship skills.

Developing policy advice · Providing strategic advice · Mentoring others

Strong understanding of public policy and government processes, experience developing high-quality advice, strategic thinking, leadership and influence, advanced communication skills.

Assessing property assets · Providing strategic advice · Managing property programmes

10+ yrs10+ years property, valuation or related experience; 5+ years local government property/planning; tertiary qualification in property field; full clean NZ driver's licence; strong stakeholder influence and strategic analysis skills.

Providing strategic leadership · Monitoring financial performance · Overseeing CEO

Passion for working collaboratively with CEO and management; deep knowledge and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori; ability to provide culturally safe oversight; volunteer capacity; 3-year term.

Providing strategic leadership · Monitoring financial performance · Overseeing CEO

Proven experience leading a Board of Directors; strong knowledge of corporate governance, financial oversight, and risk management; ability to interpret financial reports and ensure legal compliance.

Managing facility operations · Overseeing maintenance · Managing vendor contracts

4+ yrsCollege degree or above with 4+ years related experience; supervisory experience preferred; facility management certification preferred; intermediate Microsoft Office skills; working knowledge of MEP, contracts, and EHS regulations.

Developing policy advice · Analyzing evidence · Collaborating with teams

Proven senior policy experience, collaboration, critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, advice to senior leaders and Ministers, knowledge of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, Te Reo Māori, and the Treaty of Waitangi, adherence to Public Service Standards.

Leading policy projects · Developing evidence-based advice · Building stakeholder relationships

Significant policy experience, ideally in government; strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills; experience coaching or mentoring; must hold right to work in New Zealand.

Providing policy advice · Analyzing complex issues · Building relationships

Experience in policy, strategy, advisory, economics, planning or similar analytical role; ability to analyze complex issues, navigate ambiguity, build relationships, communicate clearly, and plan work; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing policy advice · Analyzing evidence · Collaborating with stakeholders

Proven senior policy analyst experience, ability to collaborate, critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, experience advising senior leadership and Ministers, knowledge of Te Ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, adherence to Public Service Standards.

Leading team · Overseeing operations · Managing budgets

Relevant logistics, business, or engineering degree or equivalent experience; experience managing mid to large teams; HR and performance improvement experience; commercial acumen; strong leadership and communication; must be in New Zealand with valid work visa or residency.

Producing sales reports · Maintaining CRM data · Supporting forecasting

Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills; CRM experience ideally Salesforce; ability to interpret data and provide insights; strong attention to detail; stakeholder management; continuous improvement mindset; eligibility to work in NZ.

Developing procurement strategies · Leading sourcing processes · Managing supplier engagement

Experience in procurement within a large complex organization; knowledge of infrastructure procurement and delivery models; strong commercial acumen; analytical and stakeholder engagement skills; relevant formal qualification or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Supporting change activities · Engaging stakeholders · Coordinating training

Experience supporting change, transformation, technology implementation or business improvement projects; strong stakeholder engagement, communication, planning, and organizational skills; ability to prepare communications and training materials.

Leading transformation engagements · Developing technology strategies · Building client relationships

8+ yrs8+ years in technology strategy and architecture, consulting experience with government/public sector, utilities or banking clients, business case development, enterprise and solution architecture, cloud experience or certifications, commercial mindset, executive communication skills.

Developing technology strategies · Leading transformation engagements · Building client relationships

8+ yrs8+ years in technology strategy and architecture, consulting experience with government/public sector, utilities or banking clients, business case development, enterprise and solution architecture, cloud experience or certifications, commercial mindset, executive communication skills.

Leading policy projects · Mentoring colleagues · Delivering policy advice

Pacific heritage and deep understanding of Pacific worldviews; tertiary qualification in health or relevant field or equivalent experience; strong policy and government process knowledge; excellent communication and critical thinking; advanced relationship management; permanent NZ working rights.

Leading transformation programmes · Advising executive stakeholders · Driving business development

8+ yrsRelevant qualification in Design, Psychology, Business, Human-Centred Design or related discipline; 8+ years experience in service design, customer experience, business transformation or consulting; proven leadership and executive-level facilitation skills.

Developing executive presentations · Translating strategy into roadmaps · Evaluating strategic options

Outstanding executive communication and storytelling; strong strategic thinking; experience supporting senior decision-makers; influencing and stakeholder management; structured problem-solving; commercial and business acumen; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Processing market transactions · Supporting customer queries · Managing workflows

Experience in administration, customer service, or similar role; strong communication, attention to detail, time management, and collaborative skills; energy market knowledge preferred but not required.

Providing data-driven insights · Managing projects · Supporting strategic initiatives

3+ yrsExperience in portfolio management, business analysis, project delivery, analytics, insurance, or similar; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proven project management; excellent stakeholder management; tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Science, Commerce, Technology, or related discipline, or 3-5+ years experience in insurance, analytics, project delivery, business improvement, consulting, or related field.

Managing contracts · Providing advice · Resolving issues

Sound knowledge of contract management processes, operational delivery experience, commercial acumen, strong communication and analytical skills, ability to work under pressure. CCM or IACCM certification desirable.

Providing strategic advice · Developing performance reporting · Leading improvement projects

Demonstrated strategic advisory and analysis experience, strong communication and report writing, programme and project support experience, stakeholder engagement skills, understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and right to work in New Zealand.

Leading region · Managing stores · Driving performance

Proven leadership, broad retail operations experience, digital savvy, food and coffee knowledge advantage, flexibility for 24/7 operations and on-call, up to 50% travel.

Delivering growth initiatives · Translating growth strategy · Partnering across teams

Proven track record in customer growth or product initiatives, strong commercial acumen, data-led mindset, ability to lead change and align stakeholders, and clear communication skills.

Leading growth initiatives · Managing partnerships · Analyzing customer data

Proven track record in owning customer segments and applying acquisition levers; data-led mindset; expertise in leading change; strong relationship management; clear communication and structured planning.

Securing housing · Negotiating leases · Building relationships

3+ yrs3+ years property sector experience including property management/development; knowledge of Property Law Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Healthy Homes regulations; strong communication and data entry skills; full clean driver licence; willingness to travel across New Zealand.

Documenting processes · Analyzing workflows · Improving operations

Strong communication and attention to detail; tertiary qualification, business analysis training, process improvement training or equivalent practical experience; fixed-term role until end of December 2027.