" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCommercial Associate\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21136\"\u003e Wayne Fry \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21135\"\u003e Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14716\"\u003e Consulting \u0026amp; Strategy \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14717\"\u003e Project Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14718\"\u003e Bay of Plenty \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14719\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork directly with the CEO and executive leadership team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnterprise-wide projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuture career pathway in the business\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A successful large, well-established New Zealand business operating in a genuinely complex commercial environment. It\u0026rsquo;s an exciting time to join, with a future-focused strategy recently set, and meaningful projects to deliver. The scale of the business gives you real breadth, and the pace means you learn\u003cbr\u003e quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work alongside the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to translate strategy into actionable, well-run projects. You will work with key leaders to translate priorities into plans, business cases, and delivered outcomes across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The remit is deliberately broad. In any given quarter, you might be building the business case for an enterprise initiative, leading a review of the organisation\u0027s pricing approach, coordinating a cross-functional project team, or preparing the material that shapes an executive or Board decision. There are no direct reports in this role. Your influence comes from the quality of your thinking and your ability to bring people with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role has been designed with a career pathway in mind. It exists to give a high performer an enterprise-wide view of how a complex business actually works, and to build the commercial and leadership foundation for future roles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the development, review, and execution of organisational strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and coordinate strategic projects sponsored by the CEO and executive team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive decision material\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct research, data analysis, and market assessment to identify opportunities and risks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a strategic review of the organisation\u0027s pricing approach\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack progress against strategic priorities, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare briefing papers, presentations, and reporting for executive and Board forums\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate cross-functional teams and support change and continuous improvement activity\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Skills \u0026amp; Experience Required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualified in business, commerce, economics, science, or a related discipline\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeally management consulting background, or project or programme management experience in a large, complex organisation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen with the ability to connect analysis to commercial outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to run cross-functional projects to time, scope, and benefit\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData-driven and analytical, comfortable building the numbers behind a recommendation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident engaging, influencing, and holding senior stakeholders to account\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChange management, transformation, or pricing experience is an advantage\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResilient, curious, and comfortable operating in ambiguity\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You connect the dots. You can sit in a room with an executive team, understand what they are actually trying to achieve, and translate it into something the business can execute. You are commercially savvy and analytically strong, but your real strength is people. You build relationships quickly, you influence without authority, and you bring teams together across functions to get things done.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are resilient, and you want to learn. This is a role for someone ambitious about where they are heading and with a desire for continuous improvement. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s in it for you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Few roles give you executive exposure this early in your career. You will work shoulder to shoulder with the CEO and executive team, see how strategy is set and delivered across every function, and build a track record that positions you for career development and growth in the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouthern Cross Health Insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLife Insurance, Income Protection and Trauma cover\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployer superannuation contribution tax is paid by the employer, so you get the full amount in your KiwiSaver fund\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBirthday leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to purchase an extra week of leave each year\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working with options to work from home, balanced with on-site time alongside the executive team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn-site parking, phone and laptop provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA role built as a pathway into future leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4477733\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "