Senior Podiatrist & Fca Workforce Development Lead

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance incentives

Career development opportunities

Supportive entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking an energetic SME Business Development Manager to expand our presence in the NZ SME market, based in Auckland. You will drive new customer acquisition and build long-term merchant relationships across restaurants, cafés, retail, supermarkets and other service businesses.

The role focuses on promoting POS, EFTPOS, payment and digital solutions, delivering product demonstrations, and growing a robust sales pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, B2B sales, merchant services, payments, POS, EFTPOS, telecommunications or technology.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new SME customers across Auckland and wider New Zealand.
• Promote POS, EFTPOS, payment and digital business solutions.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, product demonstrations and merchant visits.
• Develop relationships with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from prospecting through to onboarding.
• Develop referral and strategic partnership channels.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with operations, technology and customer-support teams.
• Achieve agreed customer acquisition and revenue targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing SME customers and identify opportunities for further growth.

Skills

Business development

B2B sales

Merchant services

Payments

POS

EFTPOS

Telecommunications

Technology

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and commercially driven SME Business Development Manager to grow our presence in the New Zealand small and medium‑sized business market.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full‑time
Industry: FinTech / Payments / POS Technology

The role will focus on acquiring new SME customers and developing long‑term merchant relationships across sectors such as restaurants, cafés, retail stores, supermarkets, convenience stores and other service businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new SME customers across Auckland and wider New Zealand.
• Promote our POS, EFTPOS, payment and digital business solutions.
• Conduct face‑to‑face meetings, product demonstrations and merchant visits.
• Develop relationships with business owners and key decision‑makers.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from prospecting through to onboarding.
• Develop referral and strategic partnership channels.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with operations, technology and customer‑support teams.
• Achieve agreed customer acquisition and revenue targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing SME customers and identify opportunities for further growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in business development, B2B sales, merchant services, payments, POS, EFTPOS, telecommunications or technology is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident approaching business owners and developing new relationships.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working toward sales targets.
• Good understanding of the New Zealand SME market.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing team.
• A valid New Zealand driver's licence is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a growing FinTech and payment technology business.
• Modern POS, payment and digital technology solutions to take to market.
• Career development opportunities as the SME business expands.
• Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.

Join Us

If you are passionate about sales, technology and helping small businesses improve the way they operate and accept payments, we would like to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your business development or sales experience.