Strategic Partnerships Manager — Community Impact Leader

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ seeks a strategic Partnerships Manager to lead community development efforts. You will identify and cultivate partnerships with local organisations, businesses and government bodies to expand impact and drive social change.

The role requires strong networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with a focus on delivering joint initiatives and measurable outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in partnerships management or business development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners aligned with the organization's mission.
• Develop and implement strategies for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with partners.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful joint initiatives and programs.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings and forums to build visibility.
• Monitor progress and report on outcomes of partnerships.

Skills

Partnerships management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ seeks a strategic Partnerships Manager to lead community development efforts. You will identify and cultivate partnerships with local organisations, businesses and government bodies to expand impact and drive social change.

The role requires strong networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with a focus on delivering joint initiatives and measurable outcomes for the community.