Business And Governance Manager

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Insurance discounts

Will services

Defence community savings

Job summary

New Zealand Government's Defence Technology Accelerator in Auckland seeks a Business and Governance Manager to lead operational support, governance and secretariat functions, financial management, and information governance in a developing organisation.

Working with the Director and Deputy Director, you will anticipate needs, improve processes, manage budgets, and ensure NZDF compliance while delivering efficient, professional operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business support, office management, executive coordination, or governance roles within a complex organisation.
• Strong governance and secretariat expertise, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, preparing papers, and taking minutes.
• Sound financial management skills, with experience in budget monitoring, invoice processing, cost centre management, and reporting.
• Experience managing information, records, and document control systems, with a strong understanding of information governance principles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of public sector compliance requirements, including information privacy, official information, security, and health and safety obligations.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and digital productivity platforms, and a commitment to continuous improvement (desirable).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, public administration, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and seamlessly run business operations, governance and secretariat support, financial management, compliance, and information management functions.
• Work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to anticipate organisational needs and provide proactive solutions.
• Ensure the Def TA operates efficiently, professionally, and in line with NZDF requirements.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat

Budget management

Information management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Policy & compliance

Organisation skills

Education

Public administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Document management systems

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Mō te tūnga | About the role The Defence Technology Accelerator (Def TA) is a newly established NZDF function that connects Defence with industry, academia and government partners to identify, assess and advance innovative technologies with military application. Def TA helps accelerate the pathway from innovation to operational advantage, providing insights that inform future capability decisions while supporting the growth of New Zealand's defence innovation ecosystem. In this pivotal role, you will be the operational backbone of a newly established organisation, helping to develop and seamlessly run business operations, governance and secretariat support, financial management, compliance, and information management functions. Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, you will anticipate organisational needs, provide proactive solutions, and ensure the Def TA operates efficiently, professionally, and in line with NZDF requirements. This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a developing organisation while delivering operational excellence in a dynamic and evolving environment. The salary for this role will be around $110,000, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. The role will be based in Auckland Central.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in business support, office management, executive coordination, or governance roles within a complex organisation.
• Strong governance and secretariat expertise, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, preparing papers, and taking minutes.
• Sound financial management skills, with experience in budget monitoring, invoice processing, cost centre management, and reporting.
• Experience managing information, records, and document control systems, with a strong understanding of information governance principles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of public sector compliance requirements, including information privacy, official information, security, and health and safety obligations.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and digital productivity platforms, and a commitment to continuous improvement (desirable).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, public administration, or equivalent practical experience.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Business and Governance Manager • Auckland, NZ, NZ