Business operations jobs in New Zealand.

Leading strategy · Fostering culture · Building relationships

Significant executive leadership experience, preferably as CEO or senior executive; demonstrated experience leading growth, change, and strategy; strong commitment to Christian faith; board and governance experience; financial acumen; Ministry of Justice vetting check required.

Managing facilities · Leading operations team · Ensuring compliance

Experience in facilities management, site operations or health and safety leadership; team leadership across multiple locations; knowledge of NZ health and safety, building compliance and fire safety; contractor and budget management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

Providing strategic advice · Preparing briefings · Managing stakeholder relationships

Exceptional communication, political awareness, stakeholder engagement, understanding of Gore District's political environment, high digital literacy, resilience, and experience in local government or political environment preferred.

Leading strategic initiatives · Designing system frameworks · Providing high-quality advice

Experience in strategy development, regulatory systems, policy design, or system stewardship; strong strategic thinking and communication; must hold right to work in New Zealand; based in Wellington with regular office attendance.

Leading teams · Managing budgets · Prioritising workflow

Requires workshop leadership experience, people leadership, communication, financial understanding, planning, decision-making, customer service, quality focus, and commitment to health and safety.

Coordinating contracts · Maintaining databases · Supporting stakeholders

Experience in administrative environments guided by legislation or policy; experience creating and maintaining contracts in a contract management system; strong Microsoft Office skills; relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Leading production line · Managing team development · Ensuring quality compliance

5+ yrsTertiary degree, diploma, or minimum 5 years in dairy manufacturing; minimum 3 years in FMCG operations preferably in a Nutritional Plant; experience leading teams; knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and HACCP systems.

Supporting transformation projects · Developing project plans · Coordinating project activities

Degree or working towards a degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Engineering, IT, Project Management or related; strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills; NZ or Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Managing facilities contracts · Monitoring contractor performance · Leading procurement activities

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

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.

Leading technicians · Driving performance · Managing operations

Trade qualification in refrigeration or air conditioning, 5+ years of leadership experience, service operations expertise, commercial acumen, sales focus, and strong team, customer, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

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.

Providing policy advice · Analyzing transport issues · Supporting budget processes

1.5+ yrsMinimum 18 months career experience for Analyst; 5 years for Senior Analyst; strong analytical foundation in finance, accounting, economics, or policy; excellent communication and relationship management skills.

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.

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.

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.

Leading hotel teams · Driving commercial performance · Overseeing operations

Previous General Manager or senior hotel leadership experience, ideally multi-hotel; strong commercial and financial acumen; proven team leadership; excellent communication; operational knowledge across Rooms and F&B; international brand experience preferred.

Managing promotions · Analyzing sales data · Negotiating with suppliers

Relevant commercial experience in FMCG or tertiary business study; proficiency with Excel, Google tools, or retail systems; strong supplier negotiation and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Supporting governance operations · Providing secretariat services · Developing governance resources

Significant experience supporting a board or strategic advisory group; knowledge of Crown Entities, Public Service and Public Finance Acts; excellent written and verbal communication; relationship management and time management.

Managing supporter enquiries · Processing donations · Coordinating fundraising campaigns

Strong alignment with CAP's Christian philosophy; excellent communication, interpersonal, administration and organizational skills; experience in coordination, administration, customer service, fundraising or supporter-facing role; proficiency with multiple technology systems and databases; Ministry of Justice vetting check required.

Leading operations · Managing budgets · Developing teams

Proven experience leading a complex operational environment and sizeable team; logistics, warehousing, transport, manufacturing, or food industry experience; strong safety, commercial, and financial capability; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Managing inventory · Coordinating repairs · Handling customer inquiries

3+ yrsMinimum 3 years sales experience with retail stock management/inventory control, preferably in jewelry; strong attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, interpersonal skills; flexibility to work retail hours including weekends, late nights, and holidays.

Leading technicians · Planning routes · Managing rosters

Requires a full driver's licence, team management, resource allocation, process standardisation, health and safety awareness, and ISO environment experience. Dairy, herd testing, GIS, and defensive driving experience are advantageous.

Leading transformation programs · Driving client relationships · Developing team talent

Extensive experience in change management, HR transformation, talent management, consulting, business development, and leadership; digital platform experience (SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow); relevant certifications preferred.

Advising clients · Managing workstreams · Developing business

2+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification; 2-4 years' experience in customs, international trade, tax, law, consulting, industry or government; strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; commercial judgement and attention to detail.