Team Leader - Commercial and Partnerships

Permanent Full-time

Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for community engagement, building meaningful partnerships and delivering outstanding customer experiences?

Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

We are looking for a Team Leader - Commercial and Partnerships to join our team and support the delivery of Te Unua Museum of Southland - a new, landmark cultural destination currently under development in Waihōpai 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, include 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 an 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 working in at least one of the following commercial activity areas: 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 that include compelling messaging and storytelling.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of the role and work 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, although flexibility to work outside of these hours is required.

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 18 January 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs

Reference code 6834113.