Head of Commercial Development

Paihia, Northland 0247, New Zealand • Full-time

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Who are we | Ko Waitangi tēnei Waitangi Treaty Grounds is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important historic site. Located on a 500ha estate overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands, the Treaty Grounds is an award-winning tourism destination and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, from all over Aotearoa and from around the world. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a value-driven organisation with values guiding our direction to achieve our mission: “… to Illustrate the Ongoing Promise of Waitangi to the World.”- Our values include Whakamanawa, Whakarite, Manaakitanga, Tika, Kaitiakitanga, Whakarerekē and Rangatiratanga. What you'll be doing | Te whakamahere Waitangi Treaty Grounds is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial Development to join the executive team reporting to the Chief Executive. This rewarding and fast-paced role is vital for the organisation leading a team of managers. The Head of Commercial Development is responsible for providing the executive team and the board with the necessary commercial and strategic information and advice to achieve business objectives. As part of your role, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Be the commercial expert to the CE and Board, in collaboration with the CFO, to provide analysis, advice, and thought leadership on strategic, product and commercial matters and initiatives.
• Leading a team that provides business planning and new initiative insights to guide decision-making. You will ensure that resource and capital allocation aligns with the company's goals.
• Lead sales, marketing, hospitality & events, and retail teams to build and develop a solid and cohesive team.

The ability to unify the team and foster exceptional thinking and technical expertise throughout the organisation is key to succeeding in this role. What you'll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga To excel as our Head of Commercial Development, you must be a seasoned senior commercial leader with mana and ambition. You should have a wealth of professional experience gained from various commercial roles in sizeable companies, and you should have consistently taken the lead on ideas, people, and solutions. You should have a track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies. You should have a talent for considering strategic impacts and opportunities and creating a compelling narrative to enliven analysis and reports. An enthusiastic collaborator, you are known for your determination, courage, and accountability. Your colleagues rely on you for guidance, and you are skilled at getting things done by providing top-notch leadership, insightful information interpretation, and data-driven reporting to support decision-making. Why you'll love working here | Nau mai ki Waitangi As a people-focused organisation, Waitangi Treaty Grounds offers a supportive workspace for employees to thrive and develop. We work hard but have a great time doing it in the beautiful Bay of Islands. What's next | Te ara ki tua If all this sounds good and you think you might like to join the Waitangi whānau, we would love to hear from you! Interested applicants, please send your Cover Letter and CV by Friday 15 March 2024.

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Why you'll love working here | Nau mai ki Waitangi: As a people-focused organisation, Waitangi Treaty Grounds offers a supportive workspace for employees to thrive and develop. We work hard but have a great time doing it in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Our staff have the opportunity to learn Te Reo Māori during work hours, to work from home for 1 day a week if appropriate for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr