Business Development Coordinator (Climate Tech)

TL;DR

Business Development Coordinator (Climate Tech): Supporting growth across New Zealand and Australia's climate adaptation and resilience sectors with an accent on target account research, CRM discipline, and proposal coordination. Focus on managing the sales pipeline in HubSpot, conducting market research, and coordinating RFP responses to enable senior business development functions.

Location: Hybrid in Christchurch. Remote work within New Zealand may be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 NZD

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven organization enabling evidence-based decisions in climate and risk management through its interactive Resilience Explorer platform.

What you will do

• Own HubSpot as the source of truth for accounts, contacts, and opportunities.
• Prepare weekly pipeline reports and identify deals requiring executive attention.
• Coordinate proposal development and RFP responses across technical and commercial teams.
• Create weekly target account packs including key decision-makers and market triggers.
• Conduct competitor analysis and monitor procurement listings to inform growth strategy.
• Support client engagement by coordinating meetings, demos, and follow-up activities.

Requirements

• Highly organized and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach to ensuring deliverables are completed to a high standard.
• Must be based in or be able to work within New Zealand.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in sales operations, BD coordination, or consulting support.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, specifically HubSpot.
• Experience coordinating tenders or RFP responses.
• Interest in emergency management, land use planning, or public sector work.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly collaborative and supportive team environment of approximately 25 people.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across research, technology, and consulting.
• Strong development pathway into senior commercial or operational roles.
• Purpose-driven work focusing on real-world impact in climate resilience.