• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• WELLINGTON

5 September 2024

Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm, opening up a world of career opportunities working with a range of clients including iconic New Zealand brands, innovative start-ups, leading multinationals, global investment banks, financial institutions and government agencies. We aim for excellence and our people are the foundation for our continued success.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Business Development professional who will be based in our Wellington office.

Reporting to the Business Development Director in Auckland, you will be responsible for supporting the firm’s business development and communications functions. You will take a lead role in the management and preparation of the firm’s Wellington office tenders and proposal responses, assist with legal directory submissions, and support the firm’s key client and industry sector programmes. You will work closely with the Auckland BD team members, Wellington Partners and a range of other key internal stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 3 years experience in a corporate environment.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and manage multiple priorities and pressures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to RFPs, strategic tender writing and end-to-end bid management.
• Demonstrated confidence, steering meetings with clarity to drive successful outcomes.
• A proactive approach to your work - the ability to work autonomously on tasks unprompted and anticipate needs.
• Unparalleled attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• First-rate planning and organisational skills.
• An interest in law, business and Government.
• A positive and enthusiastic, happy to help attitude with the ability to be flexible and operate as part of a team.

Prior business development and/or marketing and communications experience, particularly within a professional services firm or government environment is an advantage.

Culture and benefits

In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to support our people. These include:

• professional development opportunities;
• flexible working arrangements with the ability to WFH one day a week;
• a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme;
• an annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities; and
• sports teams, an annual ball, regular team events.

At Bell Gully we aim for excellence, and we do everything we can to help our people achieve it through every stage of their career. Our teams are close knit and supportive, so if you are keen to join a friendly team working with experienced professionals please apply through our website or contact Haylie Harris at haylie.harris@bellgully.com for further information.

Applications from recruitment agencies or consultants will not be accepted at this stage.

At Bell Gully we seek out and develop talent regardless of culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, political views or physical ability. We encourage and value diversity and see this as a source of competitive advantage.