Add expected salary to your profile for insights Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand's large and diverse tourism industry. We are champions of our industry, working to ensure tourism gets the recognition it deserves as a vital contributor to the country's economy and social wellbeing. We have members ranging from large publicly listed corporates to small owner operators. We partner with local and central government to shape policies and create an environment that enables our industry to flourish. We provide leadership on matters that impact on the success and sustainability of the tourism industry. Our core beliefs at TIA include: He Tangata – People Matter, Turutia te Kohara - Share the Passion, Kokiritia – Take it On, and Ko te rereketanga te oranga – Make a Difference. We care about our people and take pride in the work we do and how we do it. We weave sustainability into everything we do, actively and continually considering all four elements of tourism sustainability – economic, visitor, community and the environment. About the role We are looking for a Marketing and Engagement Manager to provide strategic leadership across our marketing, communications, partnerships and event delivery programmes. You will lead and oversee impactful engagement across all our activities, ensuring alignment with TIA's brand and strategic objectives. You'll also be responsible for managing and growing our commercial relationships and partnerships. You will lead a team of six events and communications professionals to be constantly improving the performance of our key marketing and communications channels and will have oversight of all TIA events. You'll be responsible for building capability in your team, providing regular coaching and support, managing workloads and recognising and celebrating team and individual successes. Reporting to our Chief Executive, you will be an integral part of our leadership team. You'll collaborate closely with other leaders to shape our business strategy, drive action planning and role model our values and behaviours for your team and our people. Your work will be highly valued by not only our internal TIA team, but also our members and the wider tourism sector. About you You will have at least 10 years' experience working in a commercial, marketing or sponsorship environment. You'll be an experienced people leader and the ability to motivate and enthuse staff to produce their best possible work. Exceptional stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills, along with outstanding communication skills. Strong operational management skills specifically in project management and commercial negotiations. Experience and knowledge of the Tourism Industry and sectors is preferred. Understanding of tikanga and te ao Maori and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will actively work to appropriately integrate te ao Maori into our ways of working. TIA has a collaborative team culture and is a flexible, supportive and fun place to work. We are looking for a credible and natural leader, with great work ethic who brings enthusiasm and passion for the tourism industry. If you would like a copy of the job description, or more information about the role or working at TIA please contact Harriet Riley at This role is based in our Wellington office with flexible work options available. Domestic travel will be a requirement of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
