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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.

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Engineering Lead - Sample Manager (27337)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading engineering · Managing sample systems

    Engineering lead role in information technology, based in New Zealand.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Regional Manager - Central Districts

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading teams · Driving regional growth · Managing retail stores

    Trusted leader with experience leading diverse teams, managing retail stores, and driving regional growth; based in or willing to relocate to Palmerston North.

  • Marketing2 days ago

    Trade Communications Manager

    DuluxGroup · 5001+ employees

    A leading marketer and manufacturer of premium paint and home improvement brands.

    Gracefield, Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing trade communications · Developing campaigns · Driving customer loyalty

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in business/marketing; 5+ years B2B or loyalty marketing experience; CRM tools like HubSpot; project management; data-driven campaign skills.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Social services3 days ago

    Volunteer Divisional Youth Manager

    Hato Hone St John · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand healthcare organization providing emergency ambulance services and community health support since 1885.

    Motueka, Tasman
    OnsiteVolunteerMid levelManages people

    Managing youth division · Mentoring leaders · Planning programs

    Proven leadership skills, interest in working with young people, strong relationship-building, computer and internet access, minimum two hours per week, occasional overnight camps.

  • Social services3 days ago

    Volunteer Assistant Divisional Youth Manager

    Hato Hone St John · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand healthcare organization providing emergency ambulance services and community health support since 1885.

    Westport, West Coast
    OnsiteVolunteerNo experience needed

    Supporting youth leaders · Managing administration · Promoting training

    Exceptional communication, organizational and planning skills; aptitude for working with diverse groups; computer and internet access; minimum two hours per week; attend overnight camps.

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Calibration Manager

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading calibration operations · Managing financial performance · Developing team leaders

    Proven operational leadership, commercial and P&L management, strong knowledge of calibration principles and regulatory compliance, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, ability to obtain technical authorizations, legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations3 days ago

    Manager, Property Partnerships

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $117.4k-$136.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing property tenure · Negotiating commercial agreements · Providing strategic advice

    Experience in property tenure and contract management, understanding of Treaty of Waitangi principles, public sector procurement, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a full clean Class 1 driver's licence.

    Retirement savings
  • Sales3 days ago

    Territory Manager (Manawatu-Whanganui)

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

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

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    RemoteFull timeMid level

    Prospecting new leads · Closing sales deals · Managing customer accounts

    High-performing value-based salesperson with strong history of creating opportunities, closing deals, and building customer relationships; beef industry experience or deep passion; territory management; frequent travel within territory; must live in Manawatu-Whanganui region.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales3 days ago

    Sales Manager/Business Development Manager

    Sofitel · 5001+ employees

    A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Driving revenue growth · Building client relationships · Representing hotel brand

    3+ yrs3+ years hotel sales experience with corporate and group segments, business development success, Microsoft Office Suite, hotel PMS systems, client relationship management, and strong communication skills.

    Parental leave
  • Business operations3 days ago

    Branch Manager

    Stellar Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading branch team · Managing customer relationships · Overseeing service operations

    Leadership experience in a branch, service, workshop, or similar operational environment; industry experience in automotive, heavy equipment, materials handling, transport, or a related sector; full New Zealand Driver's Licence

  • Marketing3 days ago

    Account Manager

    dentsu Aotearoa

    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering integrated campaigns · Building client relationships · Coordinating project teams

    Experience in an advertising, creative, media or integrated agency environment; working rights for New Zealand

  • Sales3 days ago
    Richmond, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Delivering customer experiences · Driving store sales · Leading and developing teams

    3+ yrs3+ years’ experience as a Store Manager in a fast-paced retail environment

    Generous leave
  • Sales3 days ago
    Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area, Auckland
    Part timeManages people

    Supporting customer experiences · Driving store success · Engaging and motivating teams

    Prior experience in successfully leading large retail teams; availability to work late evenings and weekends

  • Sales3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing market strategies · Leading partner negotiations · Forecasting sales performance

    Senior sales, key account or country management experience in toys, FMCG or consumer products; P&L ownership including local pricing, forecasting and annual planning

  • Product management3 days ago

    Product Manager

    CSR · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading Australian manufacturing business developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

    Penrose, Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing category strategy · Managing product lifecycles · Conducting market research

    5+ yrs5+ years product management experience; strong commercial, analytical, and strategic planning skills; building/construction industry knowledge; tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales3 days ago

    Account Manager

    CSR · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading Australian manufacturing business developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing customer accounts · Developing account plans · Winning new customers

  • Sales3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading sales teams · Developing growth strategies · Managing business relationships

    National or regional sales management experience; coaching and leadership experience with a successful healthcare or medical sales team; practical knowledge of the NZ healthcare system; experience developing and updating annual sales forecasts and budgets; current driver licence

  • Marketing3 days ago

    Marketing Manager

    Marsh · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital, advising clients in 130 countries.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Planning marketing campaigns · Coordinating campaign delivery · Analysing campaign results

    Experience leading integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns; experience developing content strategy and managing content production workflows; tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, business or related discipline, or equivalent experience

  • Product management3 days ago

    Category Manager - Commercial Notebooks

    HP Inc. · 5001+ employees

    A global technology company recognized as an employer of choice and market leader in PC and Print.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading sales engagement · Defining business plans · Monitoring KPIs

    7+ yrsFour-year or graduate degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or related discipline, or commensurate work experience; 7-10 years of work experience preferably in category management, P&L management, or related field.

  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Data and Analytics Manager

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading data teams · Driving analytics delivery · Partnering with stakeholders

    Significant people leadership experience in a data, analytics or technology environment; experience leading multidisciplinary teams across data engineering, analytics, reporting or data science; strong knowledge of modern data platforms and analytics practices; experience managing roadmaps, priorities, risks and stakeholder expectations

    Parental leave
  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Restaurant Manager Pizza Hut

    Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A restaurant operator running KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr., and Taco Bell in New Zealand.

    Mangere Central, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Managing store performance · Coaching staff

    2+ yrs2+ years as Assistant Restaurant Manager, proven operational knowledge, ability to coach team members, strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

  • Software development3 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering teams · Directing firmware development · Mentoring technical staff

    Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; bachelor’s degree in Software, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent education and experience; engineering-team leadership; proficiency in C, C++ and Python; hands-on Embedded Linux, Yocto Project and hardware bring-up/debugging; familiarity with Git, Jira and CI methodologies.

  • 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 timeSeniorManages people

    Coordinating nursing resources · Managing patient beds · Responding to emergencies

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with 5+ years acute medical/surgical nursing experience, leadership experience, expert/senior PDRP, crisis management skills, knowledge of CCDM and Trendcare.

  • Business development3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating account delivery · Resolving critical incidents · Driving strategic growth

    8+ yrsAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent senior experience; 8+ years in technology service delivery and leadership roles

  • Sales3 days ago
    Richmond, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Coaching store teams · Managing store operations · Driving sales performance

    Experience driving in-store sales and profitability

  • Maintenance and repair3 days ago

    Technical Manager - Microbiology and Immunology

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Evaluating equipment needs · Overseeing facility maintenance · Coordinating equipment repairs

    Tertiary science qualification

  • Sales3 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Identifying new prospects · Conducting cold outreach · Delivering product demonstrations

    Authorized to work in the role's location without visa sponsorship; experience selling technology solutions into the hotel or hospitality industry; proven expertise in outbound sales strategies

    Parental leave
  • Marketing3 days ago

    Product Marketing Manager - Accounting & Bookkeeper Platform

    Xero · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Contract

    Shaping product positioning · Planning lifecycle programmes · Developing go-to-market plans

    Product marketing experience; track record taking complex products to market; strong technical understanding of accounting, tax or compliance, or confidence to learn it quickly

  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Data & AI, Safety & Governance Manager

    IAG New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    The largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, helping people and businesses manage risk.

    Auckland+2 more
    $158.4k-$237.6k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading governance framework · Translating policies · Driving responsible AI

    Experience leading data governance, information governance, data risk, assurance or compliance functions; strong knowledge of governance frameworks, privacy, and responsible AI; ability to translate policies into practical processes; experience in assurance, audit, or remediation.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Data Enablement - Engineering Excellence Manager

    IAG New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    The largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, helping people and businesses manage risk.

    Auckland+2 more
    $143.7k-$215.5k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Defining data architecture · Leading engineering excellence · Shaping data products

    Experience leading data architecture, data engineering, platform engineering or engineering excellence; expertise in data architecture, data modelling, modern data platforms; ability to establish engineering standards and governance frameworks; influence stakeholders; enable enterprise data platforms and large-scale transformation.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy 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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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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