iSite Team Leader

Marlborough District Council; Picton; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and income protection insurance

Health insurance

Enhanced leave and superannuation

Relocation support

EAP access

Retail discounts Marlborough Chamber

Meaningful work

Job summary

Marlborough District Council – Picton, South Island, is seeking an adaptable Team Leader to oversee the Picton team and support both Blenheim and Picton sites with day-to-day operations and service delivery. You will lead a strong team, coordinate rosters and training, ensure safe, high-quality visitor experiences, and work with the Destination Management Manager on plans, budgets and targets.

This role requires customer‑facing leadership, a passion for Marlborough, and flexibility to work over

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and leadership
• Passion for Marlborough
• Previous travel experience
• Sales or selling skills experience
• Eligible New Zealand working rights
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks
• Positive attitude, and (ideally) a good sense of humour
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work well under pressure
• Availability to work over Christmas/ New Year and weekends (to support the team with peak visitor numbers)

Responsibilities

• Strengthening a strong team culture, leadership and performance
• Co-ordinating rosters, training and quality standards
• Managing day to day isite operations
• Supporting the Destination Management Manager on annual business plans, sales targets, marketing, administration support and budgets
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and maintaining a safe working environment

Job description

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Marlborough District Council – Picton, South Island

Destination Marlborough (DM) is Marlborough’s Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO), supporting the delivery of quality visitor experiences that will compel visitors to come back. We require a adaptable team leader to oversee our Picton team. Working collaboratively across the Blenheim and Picton sites, you will be responsible for the effective day-to- day operations, administration, and delivery of services.

As the team leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and exceptional service delivery to our visitors, while displaying strong customer service skills, and a passion for Marlborough.

Here’s a snapshot of what may keep you busy:

• Strengthening a strong team culture, leadership and performance
• Co-ordinating rosters, training and quality standards
• Managing day to day isite operations
• Supporting the Destination Management Manager on annual business plans, sales targets, marketing, administration support and budgets
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and maintaining a safe working environment
  

We’re committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and support equitable opportunities, open-minded collaboration, and the growth of cultural understanding.

To enable our people to succeed and make an impact, we offer:

• Life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation (conditions apply); and relocation support where applicable
• A Salary range of $67,000 - $74,000 per annum FTE (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer)
• Strong health, safety and wellbeing focussed culture
• EAP support, wellness initiatives and access to Marlborough Chamber of Commerce retail discounts
• Meaningful work that supports our people and community.
  

You’ll be a champion for tourism in Marlborough, while your understanding of regional offerings, backed by your experience in leading a team will be key for this role

To thrive in this role, you’ll have:

• Experience in customer service and leadership
• A passion for Marlborough
• Previous travel experience
• Sales or selling skills experience
• Eligible New Zealand working rights
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks
• A positive attitude, and (ideally) a good sense of humour
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work well under pressure
• Availability to work over Christmas/ New Year and weekends (to support the team with peak visitor numbers).

If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved in tourism and are enthusiastic about working with a friendly team in a visitor-focused environment, this role is for you!

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

If you’re ready to make an impact in your community with Council - Tono mai

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

We’re committed to ensuring our team goes home safe every day. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks may include, but are not limited to, a criminal history check, confirmation of the right to work in New Zealand, and drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive roles.