General Manager - Golf Club Growth & Member Experience

Manawatu Golf Club; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone

Company car sponsorship

Professional development

Job summary

Manawatu Golf Club is seeking a commercially capable General Manager to lead a historic Palmerston North club through a period of growth. You will oversee golf operations, course management, membership, hospitality, events, finance, sponsorship and commercial development with support from an experienced leadership team.

Reporting to a progressive Board, the role focuses on strategic priorities, financial performance and an exceptional member experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in golf, sport, hospitality or similar membership-focused organisations.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills, with budget and revenue experience.
• Experience in strategic planning and delivering organisational improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with members, boards and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across golf operations, course management, membership, hospitality, events, finance, sponsorship and commercial development.
• Lead key projects including irrigation upgrade and Course Masterplan implementation.
• Drive driving range development and technology-enabled facilities to create commercial opportunities.
• Oversee Cafe, Bar and Events development and ensure high service standards and revenue growth.
• Lead and develop the incoming leadership team and build an engaging member experience.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Project management

Hospitality operations

Member relations

Job description

Manawatu Golf Club is seeking a commercially capable General Manager to lead a historic Palmerston North club through a period of growth. You will oversee golf operations, course management, membership, hospitality, events, finance, sponsorship and commercial development with support from an experienced leadership team.

Reporting to a progressive Board, the role focuses on strategic priorities, financial performance and an exceptional member experience.