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 operations4 days ago

    Senior Manager High Value & International Payments

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading payments strategy · Representing Westpac externally · Translating industry changes

    Experience in high-value payments, transaction banking, international payments, correspondent banking, SWIFT or related industry; understanding of cross-border payments and clearing/settlement; knowledge of payment rules, standards, operational risk and regulatory requirements; experience with regulators and industry change.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations4 days ago

    Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consulting

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Reviewing projects and controls · Managing internal audit delivery · Analysing process data

    Previous risk and assurance/internal audit experience across various industries

    Parental leave
  • Marketing4 days ago

    Category Development Manager

    Essity · 5001+ employees

    A leading global hygiene and health company providing sustainable innovations and well-being solutions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing category strategies · Analysing shopper data · Preparing customer presentations

    5+ yrs5+ years' FMCG experience across Category, Sales and/or Marketing; confidence preparing and delivering range review presentations to key customers; experience working with scan, shopper and category data; understanding of research and translating findings into actionable plans; strong Excel and PowerPoint capability

    Generous leave
  • Project management4 days ago

    Change Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Leading stakeholder assessments · Developing change plans · Facilitating learning sessions

    4+ yrsApproximately 4–5 years’ experience in a Change Manager or similar role; experience delivering people-focused change in complex environments; experience designing and delivering training; advanced Excel skills; experience in change impact assessments and organisational readiness

    Four-day week
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Dams Practice Lead / Design Manager - Dams & Hydropower

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships

    Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management and design coordination knowledge.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Dams Practice Lead / Design Manager - Dams & Hydropower

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing technical leadership · Managing design projects · Developing client relationships

    Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building skills; understanding of project management, design coordination, and risk management.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Dams Practice Lead / Design Manager - Dams & Hydropower

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships

    Substantial experience in dam, hydropower or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management understanding; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

  • IT4 days ago

    IT Risk Manager

    HSBC · 5001+ employees

    One of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, serving millions of customers through its four global businesses.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing IT risks · Providing risk guidance · Overseeing compliance

    Significant experience in risk management within enterprise technology, security governance across application, infrastructure, cyber, architecture, and CCO; strong stakeholder communication; high integrity and initiative; must have unrestricted work rights in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Control Systems Projects Manager (27309)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing control systems projects · Overseeing manufacturing systems · Coordinating project teams

    No specific requirements stated.

  • Sales4 days ago

    Assistant Manager (27319)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing sales · Supporting operations

    No specific requirements stated.

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Chilled and Liquor Assistant Operations Manager

    New World · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Overseeing department operations · Supervising team · Ensuring product availability

    2+ yrsAt least 1 year SAP ordering experience, minimum 2 years retail experience, understanding of financial KPIs, strong communication, computer skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.

  • Sales5 days ago

    Enterprise Account Manager - NZ

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 5001+ employees

    A global edge-to-cloud company helping organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Driving sales pipeline · Managing client relationships · Supporting account managers

    8+ yrsUniversity or Bachelor's degree; 8-12 years advanced sales experience; 2-3 years product sales in specialty; project management skills; expertise in Siebel and business forecasting; consultative selling and C-level engagement.

  • IT5 days ago

    Cyber Response Manager - Cyber Defence

    Bank of New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A fintech company building payment and digital asset infrastructure for businesses.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing incident response · Leading cyber investigations · Developing response plans

    Senior technical leadership role managing incident response; requires extensive DFIR, threat hunting, threat intelligence or detection engineering experience; strong understanding of SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR; cloud security knowledge; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Generous leave
  • Labouring5 days ago

    Dairy Production Manager - Weka Complex

    Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited · 201-1000 employees

    A state-owned farming company delivering innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions across New Zealand.

    Greymouth, West Coast
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing dairy operations · Leading teams · Relief milking

    Experienced 2IC or Production Manager with strong animal health, grazing, and dairy operations experience; full NZ driver's licence; farm machinery experience; unrestricted legal right to work in New Zealand; must pass drug/alcohol and criminal background checks.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management5 days ago

    Senior IT Project Manager

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Wellington
    $145.2k-$170.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing IT projects · Delivering digital infrastructure · Coordinating project resources

    Extensive experience managing large complex IT digital infrastructure projects; proven track record delivering on time and within budget; experience with ADO, PRINCE2/Agile; IT procurement and change management; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

  • Project management5 days ago

    Associate Operations Manager - DroneDeploy

    Procore · 1001-5000 employees

    A technology company developing software for construction and robotics applications.

    New Zealand
    $60k-$82.5k a yearHybridPart timeEntry level

    Operating robots remotely · Analyzing data captures · Optimizing AI workflows

    Strong organizational and coordination skills; controller dexterity with gamepads or radio controllers; ability to synthesize complex observations; problem-solving in fast-paced environments; familiarity with AI tools, scripting, and construction workflows; ability to handle and mount payloads.

  • Human resources5 days ago

    Supply Chain Learning & Development Manager

    Foodstuffs South Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading learning strategy · Developing team capability · Partnering with leaders

    Significant experience leading an L&D team in a large operational environment, proven senior leadership partnering, strong track record developing long-term L&D strategies, analytical capability.

    Parental leave
  • Health and safety5 days ago

    Safety & Compliance Manager

    ABB · 5001+ employees

    A technology company helping industries run leaner and cleaner through electrification and automation solutions.

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading HSE programs · Managing compliance · Overseeing facilities

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in OHS, environmental management, risk, compliance, or engineering; 5+ years in safety/compliance/risk in manufacturing; knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 9001; leadership and stakeholder engagement experience.

  • Sales5 days ago

    Territory Manager - Dunedin

    Mondelēz International · 5001+ employees

    A global snacking leader with iconic brands, committed to leading the future of snacking.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Building customer relationships · Executing promotional plans · Identifying product opportunities

    Full Driver’s License; proven safe driving record

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Product management5 days ago

    Digital Product Manager

    Fisher & Paykel Appliances

    Auckland
    Full time

    Defining product strategy · Leading product discovery · Guiding product delivery

    Demonstrated experience owning digital products from discovery and roadmap development through delivery, launch and continuous improvement; experience in customer research, journey mapping, product strategy, prioritisation, analytics and experimentation; technical fluency across digital platforms, integrations, data and software delivery

    Parental leave
  • Sales5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing partner relationships · Generating sales opportunities · Promoting Ubuntu capabilities

    Experience in alliance or indirect sales management; experience with Linux, virtualization, containers and cloud technologies; working knowledge of IHV products and go-to-market; experience managing cross-functional teams

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Payroll Manager

    Hunter Campbell

    Auckland
    ContractManages people

    Leading end-to-end payroll · Managing payroll staff · Ensuring statutory compliance

    Payroll management experience in a 500+ employee business; expert hands-on knowledge of the Holidays Act; strong understanding of NZ employment legislation; experience with waged, shift-based or unionised workforces

  • Project management5 days ago

    Program Manager

    Eating Disorders Carer Support NZ (EDCS)

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry levelManages people

    Coordinating support programs · Developing educational resources · Monitoring program outcomes

    Program and project management skills; experience in mental health, eating disorders, social services or community support; familiarity with tikanga Māori; tertiary qualification in a related field or equivalent relevant experience

  • Sales5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Developing territory sales plans · Articulating customer value propositions · Accelerating customer adoption

    4+ yrs4+ years of technical sales in B2B solution-sales or technology-related environments; experience meeting revenue targets and quotas; experience growing customer relationships and understanding of their business; experience driving new business in greenfield accounts at C-suite level or equivalent

  • Engineering5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering teams · Overseeing design delivery · Managing client relationships

    10+ yrsBachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent; 10+ years’ civil engineering experience in New Zealand; 2+ years’ management experience; experience designing and detailing civil engineering projects in Civil 3D; conversant with NZ building codes and statutory requirements; eligible for permanent employment in New Zealand

  • Communications5 days ago
    Auckland
    Contract

    Developing change frameworks · Leading change planning · Strengthening internal communications

    Experience leading organisational change; internal communications experience, including strategy development and delivery; eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship

  • Business operations5 days ago
    Waikato District, Waikato
    Part timeSenior

    Operating robots remotely · Troubleshooting robot issues · Translating observations into improvements

    Experience coordinating distributed or remote workflows; controller dexterity; hands-on AI tool use or testing; familiarity with scripting, prototyping, dashboards or automation; construction and field-workflow understanding; ability to handle and mount payloads safely

  • Human resources5 days ago

    Unit People & Culture Manager

    IKEA · 5001+ employees

    A global home furnishing retailer known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and modern designs.

    Auckland
    ContractManages people

    Advising on people strategy · Leading the P&C team · Managing workforce budgets

    3+ yrsExperience delivering people practices, policies and strategies; experience developing people and organisations; ability to interpret and apply employment relations legislation; experience influencing and coaching leaders

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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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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