Team Leader - Commercial and Partnerships Invercargill City Council – Invercargill, South Island
Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for community engagement, building meaningful partnerships, and delivering outstanding customer experiences? We are looking for a Team Leader - Commercial and Partnerships to join our team and support the delivery of Te Unua Museum of Southland - a new, landmark cultural destination currently under development in Waihopai Invercargill.
The hours for this position are primarily 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, although flexibility to work outside of these hours is required.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Leading initiatives which support diverse and sustainable revenue generation
Building and maintaining strong relationships with community, iwi, government, and business partners to manage a key cultural asset for Southland
Leading planning, development, and delivery of Te Unua with a focus on commercial activity areas, including cafe, retail, and events
Leading identifying and accessing external funding opportunities (including grants and sponsorship) for capital projects and operational activities
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project contractors to develop inclusive and impactful facilities and experiences for museum users
What you will bring:
Bachelor's Degree in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Management, or a related field
7 years minimum experience working in the not-for-profit/charitable sector
Management experience working in at least one of the following commercial activity areas: retail, events management, venue management, food and beverage
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences
Experience writing grant applications and sponsorship proposals that include compelling messaging and storytelling
Demonstrated interest and understanding of the role and work of the arts, culture, and heritage sector, specifically museums
What we offer:
Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus on employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships, etc.
Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Access to sick leave from day one of employment
Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g., Doctor, bank, dentist
Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours, and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm, and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Oreti Beach & the Waihopai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene that are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!
For more information, please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)
Applications close 1 December 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received, and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.
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