Queenstown Lakes District Council – Queenstown, South Island
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We're proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.
Join our dynamic Strategy & Policy team as a Senior Economic Development Advisor! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving economic development, with a special focus on the visitor industry and related growth opportunities. Be part of a dedicated, fast-paced team committed to making a positive impact.
What you'll be doing / He aha te mahi
You will be responsible for helping ensure Council is well informed when making decisions that will have an impact on tourism, maintains effective relationships across the tourism system, and supports delivery of the district's destination management plan (DMP). More details on the DMP can be found here .
There are exciting initiatives that you will help deliver including the Lifetime Value of the Visitor, supporting the industry to boost its margins and leveraging the decarbonisation plan to create economic development opportunities.
The role will involve:
Relationship Management – developing and maintaining positive, collaborative, long term relationships with the elected members, RTOs, DMO, MBIE, Chambers of Commerce and tourism industry.
Programme Management – assisting the Programme Manager in building a work programme for Destination Management projects involving, or impacting on, QLDC.
Project Management – ensuring effective delivery, tracking, financial management and control of all project work streams assigned to the role.
Project Implementation – delivery of a varied range of tourism related activities that support the successful delivery of destination management, diversification, climate and biodiversity, and other strategic priorities.
Kai Tahu and Maori – working in partnership with Kai Tahu to deliver good outcomes for iwi and Maori.
Strategy and Advice – contributing to, and reporting on progress of, relevant strategies. Being a trusted source of information on tourism for the organisation, partners, community and elected members.
What you'll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka
You'll have an affinity to the tourism industry and/or economic development. You bring an understanding of the role of Councils, RTOs, and Economic Development Agencies in adding value to the industry, and the community. You will be a natural collaborator who others want to work alongside and be enthusiastic about how your skills can make a difference to our amazing community.
To best succeed in this role, you'll have:
Proven experience in a mix of economic development and/or, business development and/or tourism.
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to work collaboratively with other organisations.
Proven track record of managing/contributing to successful projects.
Politically astute and experienced at navigating local and/or national government processes and decision making.
(Ideally) established networks amongst local businesses and stakeholders.
What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:
Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only).
Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities.
Genuine commitment to your training and career development.
To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Peter Harris, Economic Development Manager, on ******.
Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.
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