Business Development Consultant

About Us

Founded in Dunedin in 2005, Cook Brothers Construction has grown significantly over the past 20 years. From our origins in Otago, we have expanded to establish regional offices in Queenstown, Wānaka, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Auckland regions.

We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment. Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth opportunities and strengthen Cook Brothers Construction's market presence across New Zealand. This role is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing and maintaining key client relationships, supporting tender and bid activities, and ensuring CBC is positioned early in project procurement processes.

Working closely with regional teams, marketing, and senior leadership, you will help build a strong pipeline of future work while representing the Cook Brothers Construction brand across the commercial construction and property sectors.

Duties:

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities to support sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, property developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Research markets, map client opportunities, and proactively identify upcoming procurement and construction projects.
• Arrange and attend meetings with key decision makers, positioning Cook Brothers Construction as a preferred delivery partner.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and bid strategies.
• Support tendering activities through client insights, relationship mapping, and market intelligence.
• Attend networking events, industry functions, conferences, and association meetings to promote the business.
• Provide market, competitor, and client insights to support strategic business development planning.
• Work collaboratively with regional leadership teams to ensure a coordinated and client-focused approach.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in business development, construction, property, professional services, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and converting commercial opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand commercial construction and property development sectors.
• Established industry networks and relationships are highly regarded.
• Knowledge of construction procurement methods, project delivery models, and commercial drivers.
• Experience supporting proposals, tenders, and bid submissions.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities with the capability to identify emerging market trends.
• Understanding of contract law fundamentals and commercial risk considerations.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities to work on exciting, complex, and award‑winning projects
• Career development and professional growth supported by a high‑performing team
• A positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Work/life balance and the lifestyle benefits of living in some beautiful places
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to EAP services
• Social events, team activities, and a genuinely supportive environment
• Exposure to landmark commercial developments across New Zealand
• A company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence

Why you should apply:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to play a key role in shaping the future growth of Cook Brothers Construction. You'll have the opportunity to build influential industry relationships, identify and secure high-value opportunities, and make a direct impact on the success of one of New Zealand's leading construction businesses.

You'll work alongside a high-performing and collaborative team, engaging with clients, developers, consultants, and industry leaders across the country. If you're passionate about developing meaningful partnerships, driving commercial outcomes, and being part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and long-term success, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note we are not accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this role