Team Leader - Commercial And Partnerships

OverviewTeam Leader - Commercial and Partnerships at Invercargill City Council.

Join to apply for the Team Leader - Commercial and Partnerships role at Invercargill City Council.We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for community engagement, building meaningful partnerships and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Our team values positivity, respect, responsibility, and going above and beyond to shape the future.Role focuses on supporting the delivery of Te Unua Museum of Southland, a new cultural destination in Waihopai Invercargill.

What you will do

Lead initiatives which support diverse and sustainable revenue generation.

Build and maintain strong relationships with community, iwi, government, and business partners to manage a key cultural asset for Southland.

Lead planning, development and delivery of Te Unua with a focus on commercial activity areas, including cafe, retail and events.

Lead identifying and accessing external funding opportunities (including grants and sponsorship) for capital projects and operational activities.

Work 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 in at least one of : 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 with compelling messaging and storytelling.

Demonstrated interest and understanding of the arts, culture and heritage sector, specifically museums.

What we offer

Career progression and training / development opportunities

Positive focus of 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)

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, primarily 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work outside these hours as required.

Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart of Southland.

We are known for our green spaces, Queens Park, long summer daylight hours and a lively arts and culture scene.

The city offers a convenient 10-minute drive to work and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Additional information

To learn more or apply, contact Invercargill City Council at

Applications submitted via SEEK will not be received.

Please apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 18 January

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.

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