Business Development Administrator

About the role

NZME is seeking a Business Development Administrator to support its South Island commercial operations. This role is based in Nelson and sits within the Upper South Island commercial team, assisting with client support, campaign coordination, and revenue growth initiatives across Nelson, Blenheim, and the West Coast.

The position offers the chance to work in a fast-moving environment where you will help keep day-to-day sales activity on track, support customer campaigns, and contribute to expanding visibility and commercial outcomes across NZME’s media brands.

It is a strong opportunity for someone interested in building a long-term career in media, sales support, marketing, or business development, while gaining practical exposure to radio, digital, print, and experiential media solutions.

Key responsibilities

You will work closely with the Sales Manager and the wider sales team to support commercial growth and deliver a smooth client experience from start to finish.

• Help coordinate and implement strategies that support revenue growth and brand visibility.
• Assist with the delivery and management of customer campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support the Nelson, Blenheim, and West Coast sales regions with administrative and coordination tasks.
• Work alongside internal teams and external clients to keep projects and campaigns moving efficiently.
• Identify potential new opportunities and assist with business development activity.
• Contribute to an exceptional client experience through strong follow-up and reliable support.

What the company is looking for

The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy environment. You should enjoy supporting others, be eager to learn, and bring a positive, can-do attitude.

• Experience in administration, coordination, or customer-facing work.
• A qualification in marketing, media, or business is preferred but not required.
• Strong planning and time-management skills with the ability to handle several priorities at once.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Confidence in building relationships with colleagues and clients.
• A collaborative style and willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• Comfort using computers and learning new systems quickly.
• Experience in media, advertising, sales support, or marketing would be an advantage.
• A growth mindset and interest in ongoing learning and development.

Additional information

This role is part of NZME, New Zealand’s integrated media group, with operations across radio, digital, and print. The organisation works with more than 50 award-winning media brands and reaches over 3.6 million Kiwis each week.

The company promotes storytelling, innovation, and career growth, and the role includes exposure to campaigns, events, commercial initiatives, and a collaborative team culture. Staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives are also part of the offering.

Applicants must be able to confirm their current right to work in New Zealand, such as citizenship, residency, or a valid visa.

Who this role suits

This position will suit someone who is ambitious, well organised, and interested in starting or growing a career in media and business development. It is especially relevant for candidates who enjoy working behind the scenes to support sales teams, clients, and campaigns.