Straight from employers' career sites

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.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Faculty Manager - Dentistry

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Leading faculty operations · Driving operational planning · Aligning stakeholders

    Extensive experience in strategic and operational planning, reporting, and workforce analysis; demonstrated ability to lead complex change at scale; proven experience in business administration and project management; eligible to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Marketing2 days ago

    Senior Brand Manager

    Hunter Campbell

    Auckland
    Full time

    Building brand activation plans · Managing brand P&Ls · Analysing performance data

    5+ yrs5+ years’ brand marketing experience; understanding of grocery, on-premise, hospitality, independent and banner group channels; confidence working with scan data and Power BI

  • Sales1 day ago

    Store Manager

    Woolworths New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Coaching leaders · Driving growth

    Proven people and operational leadership, commercial acumen, passion for fresh food, data-driven decision making, ability to work four weekend shifts per month including at least one Saturday and Sunday, and at least one evening per week.

  • Sales2 days ago

    National Account Manager, Woolworths

    Lindt & Sprüngli · 5001+ employees

    A global chocolate manufacturer and confectionery company.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing customer strategies · Managing trade spend · Leading category reviews

    Previous FMCG experience in customer-facing key account management; degree in Business, Marketing or related field; strong negotiation, presentation, and data analysis skills; experience with key grocery channels preferred.

    Generous leave
  • Education2 days ago

    Centre Manager | Busy Bees Te Kauwhata

    Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.

    Te Kauwhata, Waikato
    $101.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading centre performance · Mentoring staff · Managing enrolments

    Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or NZQA equivalent, current teacher registration, proven ECE leadership experience, knowledge of Te Whāriki and regulations, childcare management software experience, right to work in New Zealand.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Business Manager

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing business functions · Providing strategic advice · Overseeing planning and performance

    Experience managing internal business functions in a government department, proven people leadership, strategic thinking, relationship management, and ability to deliver work programmes.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    District Nurse Manager- Casual

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeTemporarySeniorManages people

    Coordinating staffing · Managing patient flow · Providing emergency response

    5+ yrsCurrent NZ Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate; 5+ years post-registration nursing experience; proven leadership, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills; flexibility for rostered shifts predominantly nights.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Group General Manager Client Service Delivery

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $262.2k-$349.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading service delivery · Managing senior teams · Building partnerships

    Significant leadership experience in a large, complex service-focused organization; experience leading senior leaders and geographically dispersed teams; strong communication and relationship skills; understanding of government and public service; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Sales3 days ago

    Smartwool : Assistant Store Manager (Fixed- Term) - Queenstown Pop-Up

    Smartwool · 5001+ employees

    A merino wool apparel brand committed to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and building an inclusive community.

    Queenstown, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid levelManages people

    Driving sales performance · Developing retail team · Coaching team members

    High-potential retail leader with strong sales performance, coaching and team development skills, and passion for outdoor and sustainable products.

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Planning & Engineering Practice Manager - Control Systems

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading technical specialists · Managing engineering practices · Building stakeholder relationships

    Proven people leadership and line management; experience leading technical support functions; developing technical policies and governance; tertiary qualification in engineering, IT, or computer science; existing eligibility to work in New Zealand.

  • Sales2 days ago

    Account Manager – Key Accounts

    APRA AMCOS · 201-1000 employees

    A music rights organization that licenses music for businesses and ensures creators are compensated.

    Auckland
    $78k-$83k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Managing key accounts · Identifying licensing opportunities · Preparing budgets and forecasts

    Experience in account management, business development, or sales; strong analytical skills with reporting, forecasting, and budgets; excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to work towards targets and KPIs.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Duty Nurse Manager

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki · 5001+ employees

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

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    OnsitePart timeTemporarySeniorManages people

    Coordinating nursing resources · Managing patient beds · Responding to emergencies

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with 5+ years acute medical/surgical experience, previous leadership experience, senior PDRP or endorsed, knowledge of CCDM and Trendcare, excellent interpersonal and crisis management skills.

  • Social services3 days ago

    Practice Manager - Nelson ##

    Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees

    A Christian community response supporting families and caring for children.

    Stoke, Nelson
    $95.3k-$122.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing social work practice · Leading team · Liaising with agencies

    Social Work qualification, SWRB registration or eligibility, care and protection experience, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, proven leadership/management and practice supervision, full driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.

  • Accounting and finance3 days ago

    Assistant Treasury/Manager

    Infratil · 201-1000 employees

    A diversified infrastructure investor with investments across digital infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and airports.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing cash position · Executing funding actions · Overseeing treasury payments

    6+ yrs6+ years corporate treasury, banking, or debt capital markets experience; finance, commerce, or economics degree; CA, CFA, INFINZ, or ACT desirable; advanced Excel; strong communication and control mindset.

  • Supply chain and logistics2 days ago

    Manager, Operations Nelson

    NZTRSL Lineage NZ TRS Limited · 5001+ employees

    A temperature-controlled logistics provider transforming the food supply chain.

    Richmond, Tasman+1 more
    $84k-$126k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading teams · Ensuring safety · Driving continuous improvement

    Proven coaching and mentoring in logistics/warehousing; strong safety leadership; experience improving operational performance; LEAN/continuous improvement experience; commercial and financial understanding; working rights in New Zealand.

  • Sales2 days ago

    Store Manager | BRAS N THINGS | Northwest

    Bras N Things NZ Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A lingerie retailer offering fashion and comfort, part of Hanes Brands Australasia.

    Auckland
    $66.3k-$67.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Driving budgets · Coaching staff

    Full-time store manager role requiring leadership, coaching, visual merchandising, budget and KPI management, stock operations, and customer-first approach.

    Parental leave
  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Clubhouse Restaurant Manager - Hawke's Bay New Zealand

    Rosewood Cape Kidnappers · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Managing operations · Ensuring guest satisfaction

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years in senior food & beverage or restaurant leadership; must hold LCQ and managers certificate; strong organizational, leadership, and service skills; passion for golf preferred.

  • Business operations3 days ago

    Group General Manager Client Service Delivery

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading service delivery · Developing leadership teams · Building partnerships

    Significant leadership experience in a large, complex service-focused organisation; experience leading senior leaders and geographically dispersed teams; strong communication and relationship skills; understanding of government and public service; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Quality assurance2 days ago

    Programme Test Manager - CLR

    Bank of New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering programme test management · Leading quality assurance teams · Improving testing practices

    Programme Test Management experience across multiple large-scale, multi-vendor engagements; global delivery experience

    Generous leave
  • Business development2 days ago
    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Promoting training programmes · Building client relationships · Coordinating programme delivery

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification or equivalent experience; five years’ related professional experience; experience or strong interest in vocational education, professional development or workforce capability; experience in marketing, business development, sales, client engagement or relationship management

  • Project management2 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeMid level

    Delivering infrastructure projects · Supporting project managers · Engaging project stakeholders

    3+ yrs3 or more years’ relevant work experience; relevant qualification or willingness to achieve a formal project management qualification within 18 months; experience coordinating or delivering projects and engaging stakeholders; experience with digital tools for project planning and delivery

  • Supply chain and logistics2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading operational teams · Planning workforce resources · Improving operational performance

    Experience leading teams in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or FMCG environment; operational planning and workforce management capability; experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives; experience working with warehouse management systems

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing site operations · Leading hospitality teams · Handling resident enquiries

    Full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • Sales2 days ago

    Account Manager

    MYOB · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading business management solution helping businesses in Australia and New Zealand start, survive and succeed.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing partner portfolios · Growing product adoption · Leading sales conversations

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveStudy support
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Business Manager

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Providing strategic business advice · Overseeing group planning · Establishing governance frameworks

    Experience managing internal business functions in a government department; proven people leadership; proven experience developing and delivering a work programme

  • Product management2 days ago

    Centre of Excellence Manager - Telco & Energy Products

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading product strategy · Developing product roadmaps · Building partner networks

    Experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products or services; strong understanding of product strategy, portfolio management and customer propositions; commercial judgement; analytical capability

  • Legal and compliance2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading risk frameworks · Providing risk advice · Delivering assurance programs

    Significant relevant experience; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave

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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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.

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