Business Development Lead

About the role At Fisher Funds, we're on a mission to help Kiwis grow their wealth and enjoy their future. As our Business Development Lead, you'll play a key role in making that happen. Embedded within a regional Wealth team, you'll be the driving force behind new business growth across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds. You'll build meaningful relationships, create opportunities, and connect more New Zealanders with the advice and investment solutions that can make a real difference to their financial future. This is a role for someone who loves meeting people, opening doors, and turning conversations into long‑term partnerships. Whether you're building referral networks, strengthening employer relationships, or representing Fisher Funds in the community, you'll be helping to grow our presence while creating genuine value for clients. Key responsibilities As the Business Development Lead, you'll be responsible for creating a strong pipeline of high‑quality opportunities and connecting them to our Wealth Advisers to deliver exceptional client outcomes. You will achieve this through the following activities: Drive new business growth across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds within your region. Build and nurture referral networks, employer partnerships, and corporate relationships. Represent Fisher Funds at industry events, community initiatives, and networking opportunities. Identify, qualify, and progress opportunities that align with regional growth priorities. Maintain a healthy pipeline of high-quality opportunities aligned to adviser capacity and client demand. Work closely with Wealth Advisers to ensure a seamless transition from opportunity to client relationship. Partner with the Regional Wealth Manager to align acquisition activity with commercial objectives and regional performance targets. Leverage local knowledge, market insights, and community connections to uncover new opportunities. Monitor pipeline performance, conversion outcomes, and growth activity to support continuous improvement. Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and safe team environment. Skills & Experience Proven experience in business development, relationship management, or sales within financial services or a related industry. A track record of building pipelines and generating new business opportunities. Strong networking skills with the ability to establish trusted relationships quickly. Commercially minded with an understanding of growth drivers and client acquisition strategies. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Ability to work autonomously while building strong partnerships across teams. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities at different stages. A genuine passion for helping people and creating positive client outcomes. Energy, resilience, and a growth mindset, with a willingness to get out into the community and build meaningful connections. Why Fisher Funds? Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s leading investment management firms, with a strong focus on delivering long‑term value for our clients. At Fisher Funds, we don’t just manage wealth; we help Kiwis secure their financial futures. Here’s what makes us stand out: Wellbeing First: Enjoy Southern Cross Health Insurance and life insurance coverage. Grow Your Career: Access professional development opportunities to reach your full potential. Enhanced leave: A generous parental leave package, community leave so you can volunteer in a way that is meaningful to you, and birthday leave so you can celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values support, innovation, and having fun while doing meaningful work. About Fisher Funds: Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s largest specialist wealth management companies, operating for 25 years. We’re on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable. We currently support nearly 500,000 Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $24 billion in funds under management. Our in‑house investment team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand investing in a range of portfolios throughout the world. We have one of the largest client services teams in New Zealand and an award‑winning one at that. This is a truly collaborative, team player office where everyone is passionate about what they do and the difference they can make. For successful candidates, Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. Applications Close 23/07/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr