General Manager – Commercial Growth & Strategy / Ngai Tahu Tourism

General Manager – Commercial Growth & Strategy / Ngai Tahu Tourism

Christchurch – Otautahi | Full Time | Permanent

Lead strategic commercial growth for one of Aotearoa's most iconic tourism organisations.

About Us

We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri (visitors) to our experiences.

Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business.

As hosts, we care for our customers and our team as our own whanau.

Ngai Tahu Tourism's purpose is to make the connection with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngai Tahu.

Through this, this role will contribute in growing and protecting the tribal putea and settlement assets for the future generations.

Mo tatou, a, mo ka uri a muu ake nei (for us and our children after us).

About the Role

As GM Commercial Growth & Strategy, you will lead NTT's revenue-generating functions under one strategic direction.

You'll drive commercial strategy, identify new growth opportunities (including acquisitions and partnerships), and support strategic execution across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role reporting to the GM Tourism.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with NTT's long-term goals

Drive Sales, Marketing, and Ancillary Revenue initiatives to deliver unified growth

Evaluate new business opportunities including acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances

Deliver robust financial and strategic analysis to support investment decisions

Build commercial capability across NTT and contribute to organisational strategy

Champion cultural confidence and wellbeing across the organisation

What You'll Bring

10+ years in senior commercial or strategic leadership roles, ideally in tourism or experience-based industries

Proven success in driving growth and profitability across multiple business units

Strong financial acumen and experience in investment analysis and business case development

Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation in pricing, packaging, and market positioning

Ability to build partnerships across iwi, industry, and government

Tertiary qualification in commerce, business, finance, or economics (postgrad preferred)

Ready to shape the future of tourism in Aotearoa?

Apply now and bring your strategic leadership to Ngai Tahu Tourism.

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Business areas Agrodome, All Blacks Experience, Dark Sky Project, Dart River, Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Glacier Hot Pools, Ngai Tahu Tourism, Guided Walks / Hollyford, National Kiwi Hatchery, Hollyford Track Huka Falls , Shotover Jet

Posted on Thursday 13 Nov

Closes on 18 Nov

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Expertise Executive & General Management, Hospitality & Tourism

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