Business Development Specialist (Contract) - EdTech

Role overview

Mindflight7 NZ is an education technology company bringing immersive, curriculum-aligned virtual reality experiences into schools and corporate training settings. The work focuses on giving learners experiences that traditional classroom materials cannot easily replicate.

This contract opportunity is for a relationship-led Growth & Partnerships contractor who will help the business expand across Auckland and other regions. It is a hands-on, early-stage role where your efforts will have a direct impact on company growth.

Key responsibilities

• Source and manage school prospects through outbound outreach such as email, phone, LinkedIn, and face-to-face networking.
• Build connections with school decision-makers, including principals, deputy principals, and lead teachers, as well as corporate HR, learning and development teams, and training managers, to convert interest into VR bookings and contracts.
• Attend school visits, education events, and community gatherings on behalf of the company.
• Move prospects through a sales cycle of around 2 to 4 weeks, starting from first contact through to confirmed booking.
• Work with the delivery team and, from time to time, assist with VR sessions in schools to deepen product understanding and create direct customer contact.
• Help foster a collaborative growth culture where the whole team contributes to business expansion.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated success in lead generation and closing business, ideally within education, SaaS, or B2B services.
• Comfort with cold outreach to school leaders by email and phone.
• Strong people skills and the ability to build trust quickly with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A self-directed and organised working style with the ability to manage a pipeline independently.
• Clear, persuasive, and professional written communication.
• Genuine enthusiasm for education and creating meaningful outcomes for young learners.
• A valid New Zealand driver’s licence and willingness to travel to schools across Auckland and throughout New Zealand.

Advantageous experience

• Previous sales experience with New Zealand schools or within the education sector.
• Understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and how school decisions are typically made.
• Exposure to virtual reality, augmented reality, or other education technology products.

What’s on offer

• Base service fee plus performance-based bonuses, with rewards tied to results.
• A role with room to grow as the company expands.
• Access to innovative VR technology that students and teachers respond to positively.
• A small, collaborative team culture rather than a high-pressure, isolated sales environment.
• The opportunity to promote a product with clear educational value and real impact.

About the company

Mindflight7 NZ is a small but ambitious EdTech startup creating immersive VR learning experiences for schools across New Zealand. Its sessions are curriculum-aligned, interactive, and designed to encourage curiosity through hands-on learning. The company’s goal is to make extraordinary learning experiences available to every student.

Application notes

Applicants are expected to send a brief message explaining why the role appeals to them, what experience they have with outbound pipeline generation or business development, and whether they have any connection to the education sector. The company is especially interested in candidates motivated by impact as well as performance.