Overview
The New Zealand Defence Force is recruiting a full-time Business Support Manager in Wellington to lead business support for the Defence Estate and Infrastructure unit.
Full job description
The manager leads a five-person support team, coordinates administrative and operational services, oversees budget and financial processes, drives business-improvement initiatives and supports workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Requirements & qualifications
The posting asks for people leadership, stakeholder engagement, budget management, planning and organizational capability, process-improvement experience and NCEA Level 3 or equivalent experience. Applicants must meet the stated citizenship/residency criteria for the required security clearance.
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Verification notes
Verified from the current official NZ Government Jobs listing. Listed 27 August 2026 and closes 10 September 2026; no exact closing time is stated, so deadline is null. Salary begins at NZD 104,214 with midpoint NZD 115,131 inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution.
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