Business Development Manager – New Zealand

About the role

Ventia is looking for a relationship‑driven Business Development Manager to join its New Zealand team. This entry‑level position is ideal for candidates with a strong network and a passion for engaging customers and delivering outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and progress new opportunities that align with Ventia’s strategy.
• Lead and manage bid processes where dedicated resources are unavailable.
• Develop commercially competitive, practical solutions to meet customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage accounts to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Lead clear, confident, and engaging customer conversations.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated, high‑quality outcomes.
• Travel across New Zealand as required.

Required profile

• Emerging professional who thrives on connecting with people and delivering customer outcomes.
• Confident, articulate, and able to build trust through communication.
• Strong network within the New Zealand telecommunications sector (advantageous but not essential).
• Some experience in infrastructure, telecommunications, or related environments.
• Customer‑first mindset focused on outcomes rather than just projects.
• Ability to drive processes, manage opportunities, and stay organised.
• Collaborative, flexible, and eager to learn and grow.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to be developed, mentored, and shaped into a future leader.
• Exposure to a leading infrastructure services company operating across Australia and New Zealand.
• Supportive culture that values fairness, inclusion, and respect.