Business Improvement District Manager

2 days ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Mount Business Association Full time

Position: General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)

Role: Business Improvement District (BID) Manager

Organization: Mount Business Association (Mount Mainstreet)

Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term

Do you love the Mount and everything it offers? Are you someone with strong commercial acumen and a passion for community development who wants to help shape one of New Zealand's most iconic locations? Here's your perfect opportunity - Mount Mainstreet is looking for their next Business Improvement District (BID) Manager to take our region's crown jewel to the next level and make it "the place to be" while supporting our business community to thrive.

About the Organisation:

Mount Business Association (MBA), commonly known as Mount Mainstreet, is an incorporated society established in 1993. We support member businesses by working closely with business owners, the Council, and the community to enhance business success and growth by creating a vibrant and inviting downtown where businesses want to be located and visitors want to stay longer. MBA represents over 240 businesses within a set boundary and is funded by a targeted rate from TCC. MBA is governed by a voluntary board of local business owners who are passionate about business in Mount Maunganui.

About the Role:

You’re responsible for the day-to-day management and promotion of Mount Mainstreet, delivering the Association’s annual plan and working closely with key stakeholders across our five key pillars: Promotions, Placemaking, Member Community, Safety & Security, and Advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead advocacy efforts with local government and key stakeholders
  • Seek external funding opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with member businesses
  • Coordinate placemaking initiatives and community events
  • Oversee safety and security programs
  • Manage and adhere to budgets
  • Report to the Board and council on strategic initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with governance requirements
  • Work closely with the Operations and Content Managers

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in stakeholder relationship management
  • Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
  • Experience in advocacy or public/private sector engagement
  • Project management capabilities
  • Excellence in written and verbal communication
  • Understanding of business improvement districts (desirable)

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In:

  • Business development or community engagement
  • Working with local government or public sector
  • Managing multiple stakeholders with competing interests
  • Project delivery and budget management
  • Building and maintaining business relationships

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of Mount Maunganui's business district, working with a dedicated board and engaged business community to enhance one of New Zealand's most iconic locations.

Additional Information:

  • Start Date: Mid-February 2025
  • Full-time fixed term position
  • Initial one-year contract with potential to renew
  • Based in Mount Maunganui
  • Must have the right to work in New Zealand
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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