Marketing Lead - Visitor Experiences


Whanganui District Council

Whanganui is a place of art, heritage, design, and natural beauty - and we're ready to tell that story to the world.

We're looking for a Marketing Lead - Visitor Experiences to be the sole marketing lead for our entire visitor portfolio, including Discover Whanganui (RTO), the Whanganui isite, Council venues, and visitor events.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead Whanganui's destination marketing strategy and campaigns
  • Promote our venues, events, and visitor services
  • Manage our digital presence across Discover Whanganui and social media
  • Work with iwi, tourism operators, and national tourism bodies
  • Champion the Whanganui brand locally, nationally, and internationally
You will bring:

 

  • Proven success in tourism, destination, or event marketing
  • Strong digital and storytelling skills
  • The ability to work strategically and deliver on the ground
  • A passion for authentic place branding
This is your chance to shape how Whanganui is experienced and remembered.

 

Location: Whanganui, New Zealand

Applications close: 30 September 2026

Enquiries: sam.ryan@whanganui.govt.nz

How to Apply: Please note, only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.

Interested? Please review the position description and apply via our careers site without delay: https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies 

Reference code 6931898

Please note, only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.

Applications close 30 September 2026

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 6931898

Location: Whanganui

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026