Tourism Development Officer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Generous annual leave and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Tourism Development Officer for the Queenstown region. You will identify opportunities, develop new tourism products, and support local businesses to enhance visitor experiences and economic impact.

Collaborate with local government, operators, and marketing agencies to promote the region as a premier destination. Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tourism development, planning, or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of tourism market dynamics, product development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent research, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency in project management and report writing.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging tourism trends and market opportunities for the region.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for tourism product development and diversification.
• Provide support and guidance to local tourism businesses including SMEs.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to promote the region domestically and internationally.
• Foster partnerships among tourism stakeholders for shared growth.
• Monitor impact of initiatives and prepare stakeholder reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Business or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and strategic Tourism Development Officer to foster the growth and sustainability of tourism in the Queenstown region. This role is vital in identifying opportunities, developing new tourism products, and supporting local tourism businesses to enhance visitor experiences and economic impact. You will work closely with stakeholders, including local government, tourism operators, community groups, and marketing agencies, to promote the region as a premier tourist destination. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a passion for regional development, and a comprehensive understanding of the tourism landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging tourism trends and market opportunities for the region.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for tourism product development and diversification.
• Provide support and guidance to local tourism businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote the region's tourism offerings domestically and internationally.
• Facilitate partnerships and networks among tourism stakeholders to foster collaboration and shared growth.
• Monitor the impact of tourism initiatives, gathering data and preparing reports for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tourism development, planning, or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of tourism market dynamics, product development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent research, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency in project management and report writing.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on regional economic development.
• A dynamic role involving extensive stakeholder interaction and strategic planning.