Senior Business Development Manager

The role:

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our long-term growth trajectory. This is a highly relationship-led position with significant scope, operating at the front end of Enable’s expansion, identifying, influencing and securing major development opportunities across Christchurch, Queenstown and beyond.

You will establish and deepen trusted, strategic partnerships with developers, councils, surveyors, planners and key industry stakeholders, acting as a credible advisor and conduit for market insight. By bringing the voice of the customer into the business, you will help position us as the partner of choice for connected communities. This is not transactional sales; it is strategic, consultative engagement focused on delivering sustainable, long-term outcomes.

With a high degree of autonomy, you will help shape commercial strategy, operate confidently at a senior level, and leverage the strength of a collaborative commercial and delivery team to translate opportunity into tangible results.

Who we are:

Enable Networks provides over 165,000 local families, businesses, schools, healthcare and community service providers with world-class fibre broadband in greater Ōtautahi. ‘Connecting our Community with Unlimited Opportunity’ is Enable’s purpose.

Enable is 100% owned by the people of Christchurch, through the Christchurch City Council and alongside their owners, they are committed to being carbon neutral in their operations by 2030. Serving the community is at the heart of everything they do, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join the team.

A little more info

• Own and lead strategic business development across large-scale residential and commercial developments, unlocking expansion into high-growth corridors and future markets
• Cultivate and influence senior, high-value relationships with developers, councils and key industry stakeholders, positioning the organisation as a partner of choice
• Anticipate and shape growth opportunities by leveraging deep market insight, customer understanding and commercial acumen early in the development lifecycle
• Architect compelling, commercially sound propositions and business cases, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Champion the voice of the customer at a strategic level, ensuring customer experience, delivery excellence and commercial performance are seamlessly integrated
• Operate as a senior commercial leader with autonomy and ownership, consistently driving long-term value and elevating the organisation’s market position

A little more about you:

• A self-driven, team-focused professional who builds trusted senior relationships and collaborates with integrity, resilience, and follow-through
• Proven senior business development experience with a track record of identifying opportunities and turning them into sustainable, long-term outcomes
• Experience in property development, infrastructure, construction or telecommunications, with an understanding of how complex projects move from concept to delivery
• Strong commercial judgement, including the ability to shape business cases, assess value, and balance customer needs with commercial objectives
• Confident and comfortable presenting to varied audiences, from developers and technical teams through to councils, community groups and governance forums

What we offer:

The most important thing Enable offer is our team environment. We look out for each other, putting emphasis on each other’s wellbeing. Sticking together to deliver great outcomes for the people of Ōtautahi. 

Our people are proud of the work they do. When you work at Enable, we offer you some perks as a thank you for your amazing work!

The perks:

• Mobile, laptop and the use of company pool cars
• $67 towards a monthly broadband allowance
• An annual paid ‘Refresh Me’ day off, a free day off to fill your cup!
• Health Insurance with Southern Cross (Wellbeing One)
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment
• A modern office in the heart of the city that is Green Star 4 rated
• $250 toward an annual sustainability and wellbeing allowance

At Enable, we're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

For more information and a confidential discussion, email Zoe Dalton at zoe.dalton@enable.net.nz or APPLY NOW!!! All applicants must have a current and legal right to work in New Zealand.