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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.
McKinsey & Company
Advising client executives · Developing sector programs · Transforming business models
5+ yrsUndergraduate degree; 5+ years of business management experience; outstanding academic record; expertise in key industries; solid functional knowledge
Developing actionable insights · Delivering project workstreams · Building client relationships
2+ yrs2+ years managing and delivering organisational strategy, transformation execution, operating model design and implementation projects; knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori
Identifying value opportunities · Redesigning operational processes · Leading transformation workstreams
4+ yrs4+ years' experience in consulting, transformation, operations or technology delivery; experience in a professional services firm or consumer industry; experience delivering transformation initiatives in consumer or industrial sectors
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Leading transformation programmes · Designing operating models · Driving business development
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Supporting government projects · Analysing information · Delivering sustainable change
Practical experience in consulting, policy, defence, national security, emergency management, infrastructure or complex government environments; New Zealand citizenship, permanent residence or a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa; verifiable ten-year background history and eligible residency history where clearance is required
Gallagher · 5001+ employees
A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.
Managing branch operations · Developing business strategy · Coaching team members
7+ yrsExperience in insurance or sales with proven portfolio growth; leadership and people management experience; high regulatory awareness; bachelor's degree; 7 years related experience; understanding of accepted insurance practices and principles; general knowledge of computer operating and network systems
Vitaco Group
Improving operational processes · Championing MBU programme · Coaching improvement teams
Significant experience in business process improvement and industrial engineering; practical application of continuous improvement tools; coaching experience; experience using operational data and developing business cases
Craigs Investment Partners
Gathering business requirements · Designing business processes · Preparing test scenarios
5+ yrsBusiness Analyst experience; Financial Services experience
Watercare Services Limited
Leading business analysts · Establishing analysis standards · Improving requirements quality
Significant business analysis experience in a large or complex organisation; people leadership and capability development experience; experience leading or developing a business analysis practice; experience across agile, product and project delivery; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
The Treasury - New Zealand
Coordinating financial administration · Preparing review documentation · Maintaining workflows and records
Relevant experience in business operations, programme or project coordination, records administration, professional services support or related field; experience in records and information management; experience supporting contractors, reviewers or external service providers; ability to obtain and maintain required New Zealand Government security clearance
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Negotiating supplier trading terms · Analyzing supplier cost structures · Transitioning suppliers into DC networks
Experience in retail supply chains; proven supplier negotiation and contract management experience; background in commercial analysis, category management, buying, or FMCG supply chain operations
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
Leading tenancy services · Driving operational performance · Building stakeholder relationships
Senior leadership experience leading operational services in housing, property, community services or similarly regulated environments; responsibility for people, operational and financial performance; proven success leading housing service delivery functions at scale
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Assessing portfolio performance · Leading portfolio reviews · Developing business cases
Experience in property, asset, facilities, portfolio or valuation management; understanding of property development and investment planning; knowledge of Residential Tenancies, Resource Management, Unit Titles and Fencing Acts; relevant property, valuation or related qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Vitaco Group
Improving operational processes · Championing MBU performance · Coaching improvement champions
Significant experience in business process improvement and industrial engineering; practical experience applying continuous improvement tools; coaching experience; experience developing business cases
Vitaco Group
Leading manufacturing teams · Coordinating production plans · Leading improvement initiatives
Significant people and line management experience in FMCG and/or GMP manufacturing; experience managing a large team; relevant trade or industry qualifications
Woolworths New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Delivering climate initiatives · Executing resilience programs · Managing climate risk
Deep expertise in climate concepts, GHG calculation, climate risk analysis, and NZ farming adaptation; proven track record managing multi-year climate programs; strong commercial acumen; knowledge of climate frameworks and carbon accounting including FLAG and Non-FLAG methodologies.
Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees
A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
Providing policy advice · Leading cross-agency work · Coaching others
Senior policy analyst with experience in system-level policy issues, strong analytical and communication skills, relationship building across government, understanding of te ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi, and experience leading and coaching others.
Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Mentoring analysts
Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills; experience leading policy projects and mentoring.
NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading asset strategy · Developing frameworks · Advising leadership
Significant senior experience in strategic asset management, property, or infrastructure; demonstrated experience developing and implementing asset management plans; advanced knowledge of asset lifecycle planning; strong stakeholder management; relevant tertiary or professional qualification or equivalent experience.
Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees
The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.
Leading policy projects · Advising ministers · Coaching analysts
Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, critical thinking, written and verbal communication; relationship management; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching/mentoring.
Watercare · 1001-5000 employees
A water utility delivering transformative infrastructure and sustainability projects for Auckland.
Leading BA team · Developing capability · Establishing standards
Significant business analysis experience in a large organization; strong people leadership and capability development; experience leading BA practice; agile, product, and project delivery; stakeholder management; tertiary qualification or equivalent; IIBA CBAP/CCBA or BCS Diploma preferred.
NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading strategic workstreams · Developing policy advice · Facilitating cross-functional teams
8+ yrsAt least 8 years' experience leading strategy or policy in complex public-sector work; experience in social sector or family violence system; strong critical thinking, facilitation, planning, and leadership skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent.
New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees
The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.
Leading policy team · Providing strategic advice · Building relationships
Extensive experience driving strategic policy in a fast-paced public sector environment; people leadership; understanding of government machinery; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; must hold NZ or Australian citizenship or NZ residency; ability to obtain national security clearance; right to work in New Zealand.
Mainfreight · 5001+ employees
A global logistics company with a strong team culture and career progression opportunities.
Learning operations · Supporting branch · Embracing challenges
Recent university degree required; must be a New Zealand citizen or resident; pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and background check; positive attitude.
Evaluating generated documents · Refining business materials · Training language models
4+ yrs4+ years in management consulting or internal corporate strategy; direct ownership of client-ready strategy decks and executive steering committee materials; fluency with structured problem-solving frameworks, operating model redesign, and sensitivity-tested business case models; expert document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship
The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Managing category performance · Planning product ranges · Analysing sales outcomes
Previous experience in a retail buying role within apparel or a complementary retail category
The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Supporting merchandise plans · Analysing sales performance · Building forecasts
Business or commercial-focused degree; strong Excel skills
The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Developing category strategies · Managing forecasts and inventory · Coaching associate planners
Extensive merchandise planning experience in retail; strong forecasting, inventory and commercial planning capability; experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Providing commercial leadership · Driving pricing performance · Coaching category teams
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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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.
Where the ad shows a salary, most business operations jobs in New Zealand pay $129k to $179k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (197), Wellington (132) and Canterbury (48). Open a region to see its business operations jobs.
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