This is a key advisory role supporting destination development activity for Tairāwhiti Gisborne
About the role
As the Destination Development Advisor, you'll be a champion for tourism in Tairāwhiti. You will work with tourism businesses, event organisers, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen the region’s visitor offering. You will help identify and develop new tourism products and visitor-attracting events, connect businesses with relevant opportunities, and support initiatives that build industry capability. Your understanding of regional initiatives will be crucial in strategically positioning both new and established products for maximum visibility.
You will be a bridge between businesses, industry organisations, and government agencies, creating a collaborative and trusting environment across the entire sector. Your passion for Tairāwhiti will extend to advocating for the visitor economy at regional and national levels. You will work with partners to turn the aspirations of the Tairāwhiti Destination Management Plan into action. This may include managing projects, supporting cruise tourism operations, wayfinding initiatives, industry workshops, capability-building programmes and other projects that improve the visitor experience and strengthen the regional tourism sector.
You will work alongside the Regional Destination Manager, Destination Marketing Manager, isite Team Leader, the economic development team and wider Trust to deliver regional destination priorities.
About you
You are a capable and motivated marketing professional with experience delivering integrated marketing activity and providing sound marketing advice. You bring a proactive, organised approach and enjoy working in a dynamic, purpose-led environment.
What you will bring:
- Relevant experience in tourism development, project management, events, business or a related area.
- A strong understanding of the New Zealand tourism industry and knowledge of the Tairāwhiti tourism landscape, economic context, opportunities and development aspirations.
- Proven project management skills, including planning, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder coordination and reporting.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organised and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively with tourism businesses, event organisers, industry partners, government agencies and mana whenua.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting, professional writing, presentations and facilitation.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, together with a high level of cultural competency and an understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Highly developed relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Cultural competence, including experience working with tikanga Māori and iwi.
Why work for us
Trust Tairāwhiti is an inclusive and dynamic workplace that takes pride in our mahi and offers you a connected culture where we all strive to achieve our goals together. With a whānau-friendly and flexible approach to our mahi, we understand the value of work/life balance and enjoy the many benefits of living in Tairāwhiti.
We offer
- Competitive remuneration
- A workplace with a clear vision and drive to make a difference every day
- Professional development opportunities
- A modern and supportive workplace environment
Note: Travel is required from time to time.
We want someone to join our team who shares our vision, lives our values and is passionate about working with our communities.
If this sounds like you and you have the skill set outlined above apply now!