Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand WellingtonNZ Full time

Business Development Manager – NZ (business events)

Bring your love and passion of Te Upoko o Te Ika and join a talented team supporting our organisation to showcase our region as a place to host business conferences, conventions and events.

You are a seasoned Business Development Manager who can successfully attract AND secure businessconferences, conventions and events for the Wellington region, including Tākina.

You are proud of your existing networks and connections within our NZ business events industry, exceptional sales results, events planning knowledge and genuine desire to work together for Wellington's future.

Please note: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for approximately 12 months, due to parental leave.

What you'll do

Currently located at Te Papa, this role reports to the Business Events Wellington (BEW) Manager.

As our BEWBusiness Development Manager – New Zealand, you'll be responsible for:

  • Representing the BEW team to proactively promote Wellington as a business events destination to the New Zealand market.
  • Identifying, attracting and securing business conferences, conventions and events for Wellington, working with local partners.
  • Participating in tradeshow activities, famils and sales activities.
  • Preparing presentations and bids as required, including bidding for conferences and contributing to the overall BEW business plan.
  • Working closely with our BEW Team in Wellington and Australia.
  • Note you may be required to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours and may require travel outside of our region.

About you

  • Your superpower is business development
  • Specialising in selling Wellington as a destination and adapting to different clients and changing scenarios. You love finding solutions, getting the mahi done, and closing the sale
  • Enjoy the mix of autonomous responsibilities while working within your own team and across the wider organisation.
  • Detail orientated, able to prioritise your own work and delegate when needed.
  • Resourceful, curious and great at finding leads.
  • Proven results in a business development role, within the business events, conference or hospitality sector. Ideally within New Zealand, or you have significant knowledge of our industry.
  • Exceptional communication skills, building rapport and fostering relationships with people from all walks of life, and levels of seniority.
  • Proactive and creative thinker, contributing to strategies to drive the sales pipeline.
  • Pride in your results, quality of work, customer centric and caring for your stakeholders, ensuring they receive the best experience.

About us

Business Events Wellington (BEW) is a division of WellingtonNZ who are shamelessly passionate about driving the prosperity and vibrancy of conferences, conventions and events into the Wellington region.

WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with 'Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all'. Our organisation loves this wonderful region we call home and want to make it famous as the most creative place in New Zealand to live, work, visit and play.

We welcome and value Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.

Why people love it here

WellingtonNZ and Venues Wellington truly values its people and is committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive, have fun and make a difference for the Wellington region.

We have all the things you would expect from a great employer – flexible working options that can be tailor made for you, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments, quiet spaces, and encouragement to bring your best self to work.

Apply today

If you think this fixed-term opportunity is for you, and you are ready to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region thrive, then apply today

Want to know more before applying? For a confidential conversation please email Kirsty at

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter (OR feel free to send us a sales video with your CV) telling us why our team is the right one for you. Applications close 27 June 2024.

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you will hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ and cannot support your visa application process or sponsor you.



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