Title: Business Development Manager
NZ, 1010
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency.
We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Business Development Manager to become the essential link between our venues and the community—attracting people, events, and energy to North Harbour Stadium. This a critical role because it drives the growth and success of Auckland Stadiums by proactively securing commercial and community events, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring the venue is a premier event destination for the North Shore community.
You could expect to work on:
- Bringing major concerts, sports matches, and community festivals to life—like helping a local club host their biggest event yet.
- Building strong partnerships with local businesses and community groups to create new opportunities.
- Designing creative event concepts that make North Harbour Stadium the place everyone’s talking about.
- Guiding clients from their first inquiry to a seamless event day, ensuring every detail shines.
- Teaming up with marketing, catering, and event delivery experts to make every event a standout success.
This is a permanent, on-site, full-time opportunity. You will work 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday. Flexibility will be required to work events during nights and weekends.
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience in the event management and business development space. You will have experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations.
We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:
- Proven track record in securing and delivering commercial and community events at large venues.
- Experience developing event concepts and programming for stadiums or major event spaces.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contracts, budgets, and financial settlements for events.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement with local businesses, councils, and community groups.
- Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, catering, event delivery) to achieve successful event outcomes.
We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
View a snapshot of some of our discounts and partnership benefits.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here
Applications close 20 October
This role has a remuneration range of $80,000 - $100,000.
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.