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Trade Development Coordinator

(Wellington Location)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for someone with a passion for people and tourism to join our Operations team in the exciting area of trade development.

In this position you will support the Trade Marketing Manager in the delivery of the trade marketing plan outputs across our global markets. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring and implementing our trade training programme, coordinating training events, and providing content support for our travel trade website.

As a key contact for our offshore offices, you need to have the ability to foster relationships and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be a creative thinker, possess well developed project management and innovative presentation skills, and above all, be an enthusiastic and participative team player.

Broad knowledge of the trade environment in Tourism New Zealand’s main overseas markets as well as prior experience in marketing / operations within the travel trade is desirable.

If this role sounds like you please send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5.00pm Friday 18 July 2008.

JD - Trade Development Coordinator.pdf

Media Assistant

(Fixed Term 9-12 months)

Auckland Location

Tourism New Zealand’s international media team is seeking a Media Assistant for a period of 9-12 months to provide parental leave cover.

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the international media team in organising media visits to New Zealand, tracking media results, preparing media pitching documents, sourcing new story ideas, and providing administrative support.

The role is varied and requires excellent communication and relationship building skills, an eye for detail, good time management skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks well.

A background in public relations, journalism or communications is preferred, and an understanding of New Zealand’s tourism industry would be ideal. We are looking for someone with a mature outlook who has recently graduated from a public relations or journalism course.

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 by 5pm Friday 11 July 2008.

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Business Analyst

(Wellington Location)

Our Corporate Strategy and Planning Team is responsible for Tourism New Zealand’s accountability processes, strategy and planning documents, government and corporate reporting requirements, funding bids and relationships with external agencies.

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Strategy and Planning, this newly created position of Business Analyst is responsible for providing advice and support to a small, focused team which reports directly to the Chief Executive. The role will be involved in project management, drafting and coordinating plans, organisational reporting, accountability and the annual budget bid process.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced environment for an organisation that operates in an internationally competitive marketplace. He/she will be flexible, adaptable and able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Project management experience, solid analytical skills and the ability to get things done to deadlines while working co-operatively with other people will be essential for success in this role. A relevant tertiary qualification, experience in working in the public sector along with an understanding of the tourism industry and/or commercial environments is also desirable.

If this role sounds like you, please send your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz, or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5.00pm Friday 18 July 2008.

JD - Business Analyst.pdf

PR and Marketing Executive

(Seoul Location)

Tourism New Zealand is a marketing-led, projects-based organisation with a staff of just over 100 people working in New Zealand and offshore. Our job is to ensure that the world knows about New Zealand as the ultimate destination and awareness of the 100% Pure New Zealand brand.

Tourism New Zealand is looking for an experienced and dynamic person who can fill the position of PR and Marketing Executive - Korea in our Korean office.

You will be part of a small team responsible for developing and implementing a range of public relations and marketing activities for the Korean market in line with Tourism New Zealand’s global campaign under the 100% Pure New Zealand tagline.

Working with Korean Media and our New Zealand-based PR and International Media Programme colleagues, your responsibilities will include:

• Tailoring global PR activities to ensure they are well received and promoted within the local market; and are positioned to reflect global branding, PR strategy and message consistency
• Effectively identifying and responding to PR opportunities within Korea
• Building and managing key media relationships in-market, and coordinating, implementing and monitoring media programmes that are put in place

You will be fluent in both written and spoken Korean and English, and have relevant marketing, PR and/or communications experience. You will have experience in relationship and project management with the ability to lead PR initiatives and work as part of a committed local, regional and global operation.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5pm Friday 11 July 2008.

JD - PR Marketing Executive.pdf

Two fantastic opportunities have arisen to join our Wellington based team. We are seeking enthusiastic team players with excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to get things done and get on with people while doing so. You will also have an eye for detail, a high level of computer expertise and strong organisational skills.

i-SITE Administrator

(Wellington Location)

i-SITE New Zealand provides oversight of the network of 88 visitor information centres around New Zealand that give advice and information to over 950,000 domestic and international visitors each year. You will be responsible for providing coordinated office and administrative support for the i-SITE New Zealand team. Also, you will be responsible for management of the i-SITE Extranet content and supporting the i-SITE National Database.

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Office Manager / PA

(Wellington Location)

Responsibility for smooth coordination of office procedures and efficient management of day to day office responsibilities is a fundamental part of this role. You will also provide executive and personal secretarial and administrative assistance to the General Manager Corporate Services.

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If either of these roles sound like you, then please send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5.00pm Friday 4 July 2008.

Marketing Coordinator - UK and Europe

(Auckland Location)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a marketer with a strong interest in people and tourism to join our Consumer Marketing team based in Auckland.

Responsible for implementing consumer marketing activity in the United Kingdom and Europe, you will focus on developing all advertising material including broadcast, print, web and outdoor. Development and delivery of advertising agency briefs and management of the execution of online projects associated with the United Kingdom and European gateway of www.newzealand.com are fundamental to this role. You will also actively contribute to Tourism New Zealand’s marketing strategy.

We place great importance on consumer satisfaction and therefore having excellent verbal and written communication and relationship skills, a high level of initiative and a keen eye for spotting opportunities are essential for this position. A relevant tertiary qualification along with previous experience in advertising and online marketing, preferably within the tourism industry, are required.

If this role sounds like you, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5pm Friday 4 July 2008.

JD - Marketing Coordinator - UK and Europe.pdf

Cruise Market Development Manager

Fixed Term 24 months

(Wellington Location)

This newly created role is focussed on improving the quality of the cruise ship visitor experience in New Zealand. As the Cruise Market Development Manager, you will monitor, review and implement market research, visitor trends, infrastructure and visitor satisfaction. Responsibilities also include coordination and implementation of the Annual Project Activity Plan.

You will be working with a diverse range of internal staff, cruise industry stakeholders, port companies and government agencies, therefore an ability to foster relationships is essential. You will also possess well developed project management skills and above all, be flexible, enthusiastic and a participative team player.

A relevant tertiary qualification and sound knowledge of the New Zealand tourism industry and international travel distribution channels are essential, accompanied by an appreciation of the cruise sector.

If this role sounds like you, please send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz or fax (04) 915 3808 before 5pm Friday 4 July 2008.

JD - Cruise Market Development Manager.pdf