New Zealand Internship program Manager

Placement International; Polska; Híbrido; PLN 198 000 - 285 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Placement International is seeking a New Zealand Internship Program Manager to drive strategic partnerships with luxury hotels, lodges, and premium restaurants. You will pitch our services to secure exclusive placement partnerships for international students and interns.

This remote role requires a hunter mindset, strong account management, and the ability to navigate visa and immigration requirements while coordinating with global teams to deliver seamless onboarding and successful placements.

Qualificações

• 3–4+ years of proven B2B business development or strategic partnerships experience.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand hospitality landscape and visa considerations.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills with C-suite or HR executives.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and secure exclusive placement partnerships with 4-5 star hotels, luxury lodges, and premium restaurants in New Zealand.
• Manage a robust B2B pipeline with outreach, presentations, and site visits.
• Educate host employers on visa requirements and compliance for international student placements.
• Coordinate with global offices to align recruitment efforts and events.
• Track performance metrics and provide ROI reports to leadership.

Conhecimentos

B2B Business Development

Strategic Account Management

New Zealand hospitality market

English communications

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placement International is a leading global recruitment and placement agency specializing in the luxury hospitality industry. We connect highly qualified international students and hospitality professionals with top-tier employers in hotels, resorts, and restaurants worldwide. Our mission is to foster international career opportunities while promoting cultural exchange and professional development. As we expand our global footprint, we are launching dedicated initiatives to build a robust placement network across New Zealand's thriving luxury tourism sector.

Job Summary

The New Zealand Internship program Manager is a high-growth, strategic role focused entirely on acquiring, developing, and managing B2B relationships with premium hospitality properties across New Zealand. As the primary market architect, you will be responsible for pitching Placement International’s services to luxury hotels, boutique lodges, and high-end restaurants, securing exclusive placement partnerships for international students and interns.

This role requires a hunter mindset blended with sophisticated account management skills. You will navigate New Zealand's hospitality landscape, understand local properties' operational talent shortages, and align them with our global talent pool while ensuring a seamless onboarding and visa compliance process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Expansion & Business Development

Property Acquisition: Proactively identify, pitch, and secure new partnership agreements with 4-5 star hotels, luxury lodges, and premium restaurant groups across New Zealand.

Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline of prospective host properties, conducting cold outreach, high-level presentations, and site visits.

Industry Networking: Represent Placement International at New Zealand hospitality forums, tourism conferences, and industry events to build brand equity and authority.

2. Strategic Relationship & Account Management

Client Retention: Act as the primary dedicated liaison for all New Zealand host properties, ensuring high satisfaction, retention, and repeat placement seasonal cycles.

Needs Assessment: Conduct regular consultations with hotel HR directors and General Managers to accurately forecast their seasonal staffing and operational needs.

Negotiate partnership agreements: Identify recruitment needs within hotels.

Onboarding & Compliance Guidance: Educate and guide New Zealand host employers on local international student work rights, Visa parameters, and relevant immigration pathways to ensure fully compliant student placements.

3. Candidate Assessment & Development

Precision Matching: Assess and match international hospitality students with New Zealand properties and placement offerings that align perfectly with their career aspirations and skill sets.

New Zealand Program Design: Develop and create structured template training and placement plans tailored to New Zealand hospitality industry standards and local visa regulations.

Coaching & Preparation: Conduct mock interviews and provide ongoing guidance to ensure candidates are well-prepared for their interviews with New Zealand luxury properties.

Continuous Screening: Oversee CV screening workflows and maintain active, engaging communication with the international talent pool destined for the New Zealand market.

Recruitment Events: Organize and manage dedicated New Zealand recruitment fairs and virtual events to connect premium brands with high-caliber global talent.

Educational Partnerships: Coordinate international school visits and webinars to promote New Zealand career opportunities and actively recruit high-potential students.

Global Coordination: Liaise with global Placement International offices to synchronize recruitment efforts, share market demands, and execute large-scale placement events.

Market Intelligence: Track and report on New Zealand hospitality industry trends, labor shortages, and competitive positioning, Top hospitality Brands and

Performance Metrics: Utilize CRM tools to monitor account health, track time-to-fill metrics for properties, and deliver transparent ROI and market growth reports to executive leadership.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 3–4+ years of proven experience in B2B Business Development, Strategic Account Management, or Corporate Partnerships, ideally within the luxury hospitality, tourism, or international recruitment sectors.

Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the New Zealand hospitality landscape (e.g., key regions like Auckland, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington) and familiarity with New Zealand visa categories (Working Holiday Visas, Student Visa work conditions) is highly preferred.

Sales & Influence Capability: Excellent negotiation and pitching skills with a track record of closing corporate contracts and influencing C-suite or HR executives.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills; ability to articulate complex service structures clearly.

Interpersonal Savvy: Outstanding relationship-building skills, with a genuine passion for hospitality and cultural exchange programs.

Self-Motivation: A highly organized self-starter capable of working autonomously, managing tight deadlines, and driving targets in an expanding territory market.

Technical Proficiency: Strong command of CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and tracking.

100% Remote position

Performance-based role with business development and partnership growth targets.

Collaborative international team environment with opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Why Join Us?

At Placement International, you will be part of a passionate, multicultural global team dedicated to building transformative career opportunities. By stepping into this New Zealand market expansion role, you will hold the keys to a blank-canvas territory, giving you a direct impact on the company’s global growth trajectory.

We offer a collaborative, highly dynamic environment where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded, and professional upward mobility is actively encouraged. If you are a natural relationship builder who loves the hospitality industry and wants to connect global emerging talent with New Zealand’s world-class properties, this is the perfect place to elevate your career.