Business Development Manager

• Business Support
• Business Development
• Auckland
• Permanent Full-time

7 July 2026

• Work for one of New Zealand's leading law firms
• Some of New Zealand's most significant projects
• Waterfront location in the CBD

Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand’s leading commercial law firm. We advise many of the country’s leading companies, financial institutions, government agencies and innovative businesses on their most significant opportunities and challenges. We aim for excellence and our people and the relationships we build are the foundation for our continued success.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our high performing Business Development team in our Auckland office. This is a key role partnering with lawyers across the firm to develop compelling client proposals, support strategic client initiatives and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

In this role you will be

• Managing end-to-end proposals, tenders and client pitches.
• Partnering with lawyers to develop pursuit strategies and compelling, client-focused responses.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of initiatives within the firm’s key client programme and industry groups.
• Coaching partners and lawyers on proposal best practice and presentation preparation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business development processes and proposal management, including leveraging AI and other technology to enhance efficiency, collaboration and the quality of our client deliverables.

About you

You will be an experienced business development professional with a track record of managing successful proposals and delivering client related initiatives within a professional services environment.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management experience.
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and how they can enhance business development and client service.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Commercial acumen, curiosity and a client-focused mindset.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in a professional services environment will be highly advantageous.

Culture and benefits

In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These include:

• Professional development opportunities including through a personalised leadership programme.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
• An annual subsidy for personal health insurance and wellbeing activities.
• Community support programmes and
• Sports teams, an annual ball, and regular firm events.

If you're interested, please apply with a cover letter and CV. For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Tanya Myers at ***email_hidden*** or on 021 333 810.

We continuously work hard to ensure our workplace is inclusive, and trust that different experiences, perspectives, and values work together to achieve a better outcome. As such, this position is open to anyone with the qualifying skill set.

Agency referrals will not be considered at this stage.