Team Leader – Commercial and Partnerships

About Invercargill City Council & Te Unua Museum Invercargill City Council is on an exciting journey to deliver services that are customer centric, innovative and forward thinking.  Currently under construction, the new Te Unua Museum of Southland is due to open in 2027 and we are seeking a Team Leader of Commercial & Partnerships, to take responsibility for the generation of revenue.  Key components of this role include the leadership of a small team delivering venue, retail and hospitality revenue streams together with fundraising, donation and sponsorship partnerships, as part of the wider strategic commercial strategy for this new facility.  Imperative will be the ability to lead commercial activity while upholding strong relationships with community, iwi, government, business partners and stakeholders. About the Role | Leadership, relationships, revenue growth  Reporting to the Director of Te Unua, and part of the leadership team, the overall purpose of this role is to lead a small team to support an exceptional visitor experience by leading high quality and sustainable revenue generation streams for Te Unua.   This is a people focused leadership role where you will have the ability to create your own newly established team. With a strong understanding of the wider arts, culture, heritage and tourism ecosystem both locally and nationally, you will become an integral part of the community, leading fundraising and commercial activity, developing active relationships with external partners, and bring a strategic focus to revenue generation.    A key focus will also be on leading a motivated and energised team, creating a culture focused on going the extra mile to deliver an outstanding community experience. About you | Leadership, relationships, revenue growth To be successful in this role you will need to have proven experience in a management role, where creating a positive team culture and driving revenue growth was at the core.  Experience working in the wider arts, culture or heritage sectors would be an advantage as would experience in a not for profit or community focused organisation.  Tertiary qualifications in an arts, social science, or business related discipline is also ideal.   Imperative is the proven ability to lead teams and partner with diverse groups of community stakeholders along with a strong commercial acumen.   If you are ready to be a key member of the leadership team of Te Unua Museum of Southland, with passion and excitement and have the attributes we are seeking, then we would love to hear from you. How to apply To discover more about Te Unua Museum of Southland, visit https://www.teunua.nz/       For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Deb Vaughan on either M: 022 850 0188 or E: [email protected]       Applications close: Thursday 2nd April