PLEASE NOTE - applications must be submitted via the Sport Northland website - Employment Opportunities page: Tenakoutou katoa, aneietahipanuiepaana kingamahiturangiwatea Sport Northland is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative whanau environment. We are on the lookout for a special person to join our team. The position is full-time, permanent and based in our Whangarei office. The newly created role will lead our high performing Events, Stadium and Fitness Centre teams. You will oversee all department operations and community experiences, whilst driving enhanced commercial, sponsorship and funding outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Executive, we are seeking someone who can think outside of the box, to challenge the status quo and look for future opportunities. We have developed a trusted brand, and our events, facilities and teams are highly regarded in our communities. As such we're not needing someone to come in and reinvent what we do. But we are interested in exploring future opportunities through enhanced commercial partnerships and services to our communities. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with the following skills and experience: Proven leadership qualities with an ability to inspire the teams around them Commercial business acumen, capable of seeking out opportunities to grow commercial, sponsorship and funding outcomes Contract negotiation and management Project management Sales and marketing Ability to uphold the mana of the articles of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills Values healthy and active lifestyles. We offer a number of growth and development opportunities, wellness benefits, flexible working conditions and embrace an innovative approach to mahi. The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in New Zealand and must value healthy lifestyles. A deep understanding of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a huge advantage and highly valued. For more information and to apply please visit the Sport Northland website where you can upload a copy of your cover letter and CV detailing how your experience and skills best match the person specifications listed in the job description. For further information please contact John Wansbone, Chief Executive, ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr