" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBusiness Development \u0026amp; Growth Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Executive \u0026amp; General Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e Sales \u0026amp; Marketing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome of the best engineering work begins with a conversation, not a tender.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive remuneration, performance incentive and company vehicle.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActive support from accessible leaders and the wider PropellWorks group.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Competitive remuneration plus performance incentive and company vehicle\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation options: Palmerston North, Christchurch, Taupo or Tauranga\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This role isn\u0027t for someone who waits for the tender to land.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PropellWorks is seeking a Business Development \u0026amp; Growth Manager to engage customers earlier and convert more of the right opportunities into profitable work the business can deliver well.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Through businesses including Ashhurst Engineering \u0026amp; Construction, PropellWorks has longstanding roots in New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s electricity sector. Its wider capability spans engineering, fabrication, mechanical services, maintenance, construction and major project delivery. Despite that breadth, it remains practical and close-knit, with accessible leaders and genuine delivery capability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The foundations are there. This role will make more of them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Energy will sit at the centre of your remit. You will strengthen existing relationships with Transpower, develop opportunities across transmission and distribution, and build deeper connections with generators including Mercury, Genesis and Contact. Hydro offers further opportunity across gates, penstocks, shutdowns, refurbishment and asset renewal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A central part of the brief is improving sales conversion. You will not simply bring opportunities into the business and move on. You will work with the General Manager, wider management team, estimating, engineering and operations to qualify them properly, shape the right response and maintain momentum through to commercial close.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You will also recognise when a customer need can open a broader opportunity across PropellWorks, then connect the right teams and capabilities to present a coordinated response.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The management team will actively open doors, share senior relationships and join key customer conversations where their involvement can move an opportunity forward. You will own the outcome, but you will not work in isolation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Around 20 to 25% of the role involves leading a small, geographically dispersed team. You will provide direction, coaching and accountability while remaining personally active with customers. Regular travel throughout New Zealand is required, with a company vehicle provided.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You may come from business development, key accounts or sales, or have developed your commercial capability through engineering, operations or project delivery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished relationships across New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s energy, infrastructure or industrial markets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA record of converting qualified pipeline into secured, profitable work.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical credibility and sound judgement around margin, risk and contract quality.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to lead people remotely while remaining close to customers and opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The ambition is straightforward: become one of the first businesses customers call when an engineering problem begins to take shape, then convert that trust into long-term, profitable work.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFor a confidential discussion, contact Daniel Gallen at Phillip Riley on 0212762657. When applying, please provide a cover letter detailing your track record and relevant experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You must have current NZ work rights to apply for this job.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e#PropellWorks \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=\"4478995\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "