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Product Development Coordinator

Fixed Term until 30 June 2010

Wellington Location

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

As a key product support person to 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 travel trade environment in Tourism New Zealand’s main overseas markets as well as prior experience in marketing / operations within the travel trade is desirable.

In this role you will support the Product Development Manager in the delivery of effective and influential product development activity and build a strong knowledge of New Zealand regions and tourism products. Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring market specific product development plans, creating effective training tools, and providing content support for our travel trade website.

This position is for a fixed term until 30 June 2010.

If this role sounds like you please send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz by 5.00pm Friday 29 January 2010.

JD - Product Development Coordinator.pdf



Trade Development Manager

London Location

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trade Development Manager to join our London Office. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this position is an integral part of the UK/Europe Marketing Team and is primarily responsible for key account management activities in the UK and Southern Europe to ensure Tourism New Zealand's trade marketing, product development and training objectives are met in these locations. Responsibilities include implementing Tourism New Zealand's trade marketing strategy including effective account and relationship management, and analysing TNZ research and effectively sharing this information with the travel industry. Managing various events and training activities, and assisting with the implementation of partnership marketing initiatives are other key components of this role.

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of tourism, trade and/or international marketing, be technically excellent in the marketing field (demonstrated by a relevant tertiary qualification and/or previous experience), and have plenty of drive and ambition.

We are seeking someone who is innovative, motivated and has a desire to live and work in London - but is willing to travel regularly, and enjoy the challenges created by this environment. Other demonstrated attributes will be excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, flexibility, a desire to get things done and be responsible and accountable for outcomes. Above all else you will have a good sense of humour, a great sense of team and a real passion for New Zealand.

If this role sounds like you, please send your CV and covering letter to the Human Resources Team at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz before 5.00pm Monday 1 February 2010.

JD - Trade Development Manager - London.pdf



Media Advisor

Auckland Location

Tourism New Zealand’s international PR team needs an Auckland-based media advisor with solid media relations experience and a good understanding of broadcast media needs.

The permanent, full-time position is responsible for overseeing visits by North American media to New Zealand. You will need to be a creative, flexible person who can organise imaginative itineraries and create compelling media pitches.

The role requires excellent communication and relationship building skills, an eye for detail, and strong project management skills. Whether you are hosting an individual travel writer, or trouble shooting for the production team of a reality tv show, you will need a level head and an ability to problem solve.

At least two years experience in public relations, journalism or communications is essential, and an understanding of film production and New Zealand’s tourism industry would be an advantage. If you also have a passion for American popular culture, you could be the ideal candidate for this role.

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources at tnzhr@tnz.govt.nz by 4pm on Friday 22 January 2010.