Join the team

Are you passionate about supporting business growth and delivering projects that make a real impact? Join WellingtonNZ's Business Growth Team and help drive initiatives that support Wellington businesses to thrive, innovate, and build resilience for the future.

At WellingtonNZ, we work in partnership with businesses, service providers, government agencies, and internal teams to deliver programmes and projects that support the growth and resilience of businesses throughout the Wellington region.

This is a fixed term role, until 30 June 2027.

About the role 

Reporting to the Business Growth Manager, you’ll be responsible for the operational workflow and efficiency across the Business Growth Team and the City Business Support programme. Including stakeholder communications, administration, event management, and regular reporting for stakeholders.

Your day‑to‑day will include: 

• Establish and embed new systems, tools and processes when service delivery models change
• Provide telephone and email-based support to businesses, assessing what immediate advice can be shared. This includes but is not limited to sharing information and resources, connecting businesses to mentors, courses, events, and services providers as appropriate
• Provide project co-ordination, business analysis and reporting for the small business support service as part of the City Business Support programme key priority project)
• Undertake and apply market research to identify business pain points, emerging trends and opportunities for targeted support.

• Maintain effective, value-adding relationships with services providers and relevant partners and other organisations active in the general business support space

About you 

You’ll bring: 

• Confident and experience in business needs analysis, relationship management, project and event coordination, sales or centric focused roles.
• Competent understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders

• Solid administration skills, high attention to detail and accuracy and confidence using Microsoft Office 

About us   

WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with ‘Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all’. Our organisation is shamelessly passionate about 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 lead the way for our region's economic development, support key sectors including technology, screen, and tourism, as well as promoting our region and major business and performance events. From Wellington to Porirua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, and the Hutt Valley, our work aims to create the jobs that our region needs and to improve the quality of life of all our people.   

Why people love it here  

WellingtonNZ 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, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments and quiet spaces, encouragement to bring your best self to work, and a real coffee machine.    

Apply today  

We encourage you to read the job description. If you think this 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 through Seek. 

Want to know more before applying? Please email Kirsty at people@wellingtonnz.com.   

Applications close at 5pm, Thursday 30 July. However, if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates, we may close earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by our People & Culture team. Should agency support be required, we will engage with our preferred agencies. Thank you for understanding. 

Remuneration for this role will be based on the skillset and competencies that the successful applicant brings to the role. The appointing salary for this role is likely between $74,350 – $82,500. 

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll be based in the Wellington region and hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ. 

Are you passionate about tourism, economic development, and turning strategy into action?

Join WellingtonNZ as our Cruise Strategy Delivery Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Wellington's cruise sector. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that will enhance the visitor offering and ultimately grow cruise visitation, helping to position Wellington as an unmissable cruise destination on the global stage.

Cruise is an important contributor to Wellington's visitor economy, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and enhancing our region's reputation as a world-class destination.

With CentrePort, Wellington as a key stakeholder you will work collaboratively across local and central government, iwi, industry organisations, tourism operators, and cruise sector partners, you'll ensure Wellington's cruise ambitions are translated into tangible outcomes that support the goals of Destination Pōneke and contribute to a thriving regional economy.

This is an 18-month fixed-term role funded through a specific external funding arrangement.

This is a part-time role likely between 24–30 hours per week.

About the role

Reporting to the Destination Development Project Manager, you'll be the central point of coordination between strategy, governance and delivery, ensuring momentum is maintained across key cruise initiatives and stakeholder groups.

You'll work across a diverse range of projects focused on enhancing Wellington's cruise proposition, growing visitor experiences, supporting operators, increasing shore excursion participation, and strengthening Wellington's position as a premier cruise destination.

Your day‑to‑day will include: 

• Work with CentrePort, WellingtonNZ, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council to translate the Pōneke Cruise Strategy into clear priorities, work programmes, and actions for the cruise sector.
• Work with operators, ground handlers and cruise lines to identify gaps and develop new experiences that drive passenger spend and regional dispersal.
• Strengthen relationships with ground handlers, shore excursion teams and cruise lines to understand market needs, identify product gaps, and support the development of experiences that drive future growth and visitor spend
• Support seasonal planning to ensure Wellington is cruise-ready
• Build community understanding and maintain social license through transparent engagement and proactive communication, working with mana whenua.

About you

You'll be a highly organised relationship-builder who thrives on bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes. You're comfortable working across both strategic and operational environments, can navigate complexity with confidence, and have a proven ability to turn plans into action.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in the cruise sector, tourism, partnerships, project delivery or programme management (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence across a diverse range of partners
• Experience working within complex environments involving multiple organisations and competing priorities
• Excellent project coordination, organisation and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting, presenting and business writing
• The ability to think strategically while maintaining a practical, delivery-focused approach
• Experience engaging with industry and international stakeholders
• An understanding of tikanga Māori and developing meaningful relationships with iwi, or a willingness to grow your capability in this area
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

About us

WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with ‘Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all’. Our organisation is shamelessly passionate about 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 lead the way for our region's economic development, support key sectors including technology, screen, and tourism, as well as promoting our region and major business and performance events. From Wellington to Porirua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, and the Hutt Valley, our work aims to create the jobs that our region needs and to improve the quality of life of all our people.   

Why people love it here  

WellingtonNZ 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, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments and quiet spaces, encouragement to bring your best self to work, and a real coffee machine.    

Apply today  

We encourage you to read the job description.

If you think this 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 through Seek. 

Want to know more before applying? Please email Kirsty at people@wellingtonnz.com.   

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday, 2 August 2026. However, if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates, we may close earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by our People & Culture team. Should agency support be required, we will engage with our preferred agencies. Thank you for understanding. 

Remuneration for this role will be based on the skillset and competencies that the successful applicant brings to the role. The appointing salary for this role is likely between $115,550–$128,350.

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll be based in the Wellington region and hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ.