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Manager jobs in New Zealand.

1,522 open roles, 444 posted this week, most paying $87k to $178k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Project managementYesterday

    Project Manager

    SYOS Aerospace

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading engineering projects · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Managing schedules and budgets

    Proven project management experience in a technical environment; track record delivering complex projects; understanding of project delivery methodologies and product development lifecycles; experience managing budgets, timelines and risks; experience using project management tools

  • Security2 days ago

    Manager - National Security and Emergency Management

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $174.3k-$235.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading team · Delivering outcomes · Engaging stakeholders

    Proven track record in national security system management, people leadership, stakeholder management, and operational delivery; must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • Project managementYesterday
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading innovation programmes · Running evidence-based pilots · Overseeing flexibility programme

    Relevant experience and a tertiary qualification; experience in asset management, risk management or a large infrastructure business; ability to lead complex programmes end to end and embed change into business as usual

  • Accounting and financeYesterday

    Senior Manager - Corporate Tax

    EY · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading tax engagements · Building client relationships · Coaching team members

    Substantial corporate tax experience in professional services or a large corporate environment

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Health and safetyYesterday

    HSEQ Manager, NZ

    Vinarchy · 1001-5000 employees

    A global wine business bringing together an outstanding portfolio of wine brands enjoyed by consumers around the world.

    Marlborough
    Full timeManages people

    Leading HSEQ programs · Ensuring regulatory compliance · Overseeing incident investigations

    Significant leadership experience in HSEQ, sustainability, compliance or operational roles in manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture or wine; knowledge of NZ health, safety, environmental and quality frameworks; management-system implementation experience; legal work rights

  • SalesYesterday

    Territory Manager Sports Medicine (North Island NZ)

    Smith+Nephew · 5001+ employees

    A global medical technology company that designs and manufactures technology to help healthcare professionals return patients to health and mobility.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Selling sports medicine products · Developing account strategies · Forecasting territory sales

    2+ yrsTertiary qualification in science or a business-related discipline; 2+ years of sports medicine or endoscopy clinical support experience, or exceptional sales experience in related medical devices

    Generous leave
  • Business operationsYesterday

    Category Manager

    Frog Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full time

    Executing category strategies · Managing category P&L · Negotiating supplier terms

    End-to-end category management experience in retail or eCommerce, including independent commercial and P&L accountability; demonstrated success improving revenue, margins, profitability, inventory performance and supplier outcomes

    Generous leave
  • MarketingYesterday

    Affiliates Manager

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing affiliate campaigns · Building publisher partnerships · Analysing performance data

    Hands-on affiliate marketing experience at scale; experience running affiliate programmes on platforms such as Impact or PartnerStack

  • Product managementYesterday

    Senior Product Manager

    Publicis Sapient

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing product backlogs · Developing product strategies · Presenting client proposals

    6+ yrs6+ years in product management within consulting environments; exposure to Retail, FMCG, or Transportation; experience managing complex digital programs, stakeholder engagement, and customer-facing solutions

    Generous leave
  • MarketingYesterday

    Affiliates Manager

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing affiliate programmes · Growing publisher partnerships · Analyzing attribution data

    Hands-on affiliate marketing experience at scale; experience running programmes on Impact or PartnerStack; strong grasp of tracking, attribution, measurement and incrementality; experience owning budgets and commercial targets

  • Business developmentYesterday

    Business Development Manager

    Toll Group · 5001+ employees

    A global logistics provider moving businesses and supply chains across road, rail, air, sea, and warehousing.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Identifying new business opportunities · Growing existing customer accounts · Building customer relationships

    1+ yrBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience; 1–2 years’ experience in sales, logistics or customer service; entitled to work in New Zealand

  • SalesYesterday

    Store Manager - Cashel Street Concept Store, Christchurch

    adidas · 5001+ employees

    A global sports brand that leads through innovation and fosters a winning culture.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Managing store teams · Driving sales performance · Coordinating store operations

    Experience in a similar retail leadership position; proven success leading a team to achieve budgeted sales

  • SalesYesterday
    Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Managing account portfolios · Building client relationships · Driving product adoption

    Account or relationship management experience; professional services or financial services background; driver licence

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • EngineeringYesterday

    Manager - Power, Southern

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering teams · Providing technical guidance · Strengthening client relationships

    Strong power sector background; experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects; experience leading, mentoring and developing engineering professionals

  • GovernmentYesterday

    Field Manager- Animal Management

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading field teams · Shaping operational strategy · Managing resources strategically

    15+ yrsrelevant tertiary qualification; 15+ years of experience; 10+ years in a leadership role within a large, complex organisation

  • Customer service2 days ago

    Duty Manager

    Travel + Leisure Co. · 5001+ employees

    A leading vacation ownership and travel membership company with a global portfolio of resort and lifestyle travel brands.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing front office · Leading team · Resolving guest issues

    3+ yrsProven front office supervisory experience (3 years desirable), knowledge of hotel property management systems (Opera preferred), excellent communication, computer and Microsoft Office proficiency, flexible roster including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Contracts Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing contracts · Overseeing purchase orders · Monitoring budgets

    Relevant degree in commercial management, quantity surveying, procurement, business, or law; experience in contracts/commercial management; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; valid New Zealand working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Manager Leasing

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading teams · Negotiating leases · Managing portfolio

    10+ yrsDegree or relevant tertiary qualification (law, property, planning) or equivalent experience; 10+ years managing complex property portfolios; 7+ years leading teams in a political environment; proven negotiation and mediation success.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Manager – HVDC Upgrade Programme

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Delivering projects · Managing suppliers · Coordinating stakeholders

    Proven experience delivering large multi-year projects with multiple workstreams and specialist suppliers; relevant tertiary qualification and project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2); existing eligibility to work in New Zealand essential.

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk and Operational Resilience

    nib New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A health insurer and health partner across New Zealand and Australia, helping people enjoy better health.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading enterprise risk · Managing operational resilience · Providing controls assurance

    Significant experience in enterprise risk, operational resilience, controls assurance, compliance or internal audit; strong leadership and delivery track record; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience; familiarity with RBNZ and FMA expectations.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Health and safety2 days ago

    EHS Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing EHS plans · Managing contractor safety · Conducting safety audits

    2+ yrsRelevant health and safety qualification or certification; 2+ years EHS leadership in data centres, utilities, or industrial environments; knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation; experience with contractor safety, PTW, LOTO, incident investigations, and emergency management; valid NZ working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Business Manager

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Providing strategic advice · Overseeing planning and performance · Managing governance frameworks

    Experience managing internal business functions in a government department, proven people leadership, strong strategic thinking, relationship management, and commitment to equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Site Operations Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing site operations · Leading technical team · Coordinating maintenance

    10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or relevant discipline; 10+ years in mission-critical environments; proven leadership of site operations and technical teams; knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure; valid New Zealand working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Project management2 days ago

    Digital Experience Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing digital experience · Improving service performance · Managing escalations

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' experience in service delivery management, digital experience, or related technology services; strong stakeholder management; ITIL certification or equivalent; on-call availability including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Digital Experience Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Kapiti
    Full time

    Analysing customer feedback · Managing improvement plans · Governing customer relationships

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years’ relevant experience; ITIL certification or equivalent practical IT service management experience; willingness to participate in an on-call roster

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Contracts Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full time

    Managing contractual obligations · Overseeing purchase orders · Monitoring supplier performance

    Relevant degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Business, Law or a related discipline; experience in contracts, commercial management, procurement or quantity surveying; experience managing multiple supplier contracts, maintenance services and project arrangements; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support
  • Customer service2 days ago

    Senior Manager - Customer Experience, APAC

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading customer support teams · Building enterprise support model · Improving support performance metrics

    Leading multiple customer-facing teams through leaders; 24/7, multi-time-zone or technical support experience; building a team or service model; proactive and reactive support experience; owning support metrics and strategy; strong data skills.

  • Health and safety2 days ago

    EHS Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full time

    Developing EHS plans · Overseeing contractor safety · Leading incident investigations

    2+ yrsRelevant qualification or professional certification in health and safety, environmental management or a related discipline; minimum 2 years of EHS leadership experience in data centres, utilities, industrial facilities or other high-risk environments; knowledge of New Zealand workplace health and safety legislation; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Site Operations Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Managing site operations · Overseeing maintenance activities · Coordinating contractors and projects

    10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or a relevant discipline; 10+ years' experience in mission-critical environments; proven experience leading site operations and managing technical teams; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support

About manager jobs in New Zealand

There are 1,522 roles open for manager jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 444 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 1,424 full time, 48 part time and 105 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $87k to $178k a year.

9 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many manager jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 1,522 roles open for manager jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 444 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do manager jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most manager jobs in New Zealand pay $87k to $178k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

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