Brand Implementation Project Manager | Ngai Tahu Tourism

Type: Fixed term, Full-time

Location: Christchurch

Description

Lead One of New Zealand Tourism's Largest Brand Transformation Programmes

12-Month Fixed Term | Christchurch Based with National Travel

Shape the Future of an Iconic Tourism Portfolio

Opportunities like this don't come along often.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is embarking on a significant brand transformation programme, bringing together some of Aotearoa's most renowned visitor experiences under a unified brand.

We're looking for an exceptional programme leader to drive this high-profile initiative from planning through to successful delivery.

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to lead a complex, enterprise-wide transformation that will influence customer experiences, digital platforms, people initiatives, partnerships and brand presence across multiple tourism businesses.

If you're motivated by large-scale change, enjoy bringing people together around a common vision, and thrive in environments where no two days are the same, we’re keen to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead one of the most significant transformation programmes undertaken across the Ngāi Tahu Tourism portfolio
• Work directly with senior executives and key decision-makers across the business
• Deliver a programme that will leave a lasting impact on New Zealand tourism
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and exposure to multiple iconic tourism experiences
• Join an organisation guided by purpose, culture and a long-term commitment to future generations

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Ngāi Tahu Tourism, you'll lead and coordinate the successful delivery of the Ngāi Tahu Tourism Brand Implementation Programme.

You'll ensure all workstreams, stakeholders, budgets, resources and external partners remain aligned to programme objectives and outcomes.

You'll oversee delivery across key workstreams including:

• People & Capability
• Physical Brand Implementation
• Digital & Content
• Trade & Partner Engagement

You'll establish governance frameworks, manage programme risks, drive stakeholder engagement, oversee external suppliers and provide executive-level reporting throughout the programme lifecycle.

Success in this role will come from your ability to navigate complexity, influence across multiple stakeholder groups and maintain momentum across a large-scale transformation programme.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a confident and experienced programme leader with a track record of delivering complex organisational transformation initiatives.

You'll ideally bring:

• 8+ years' experience leading large-scale programmes or transformation initiatives
• Experience delivering multi-stream programmes across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong governance, risk management and executive reporting capability
• Experience leading organisational change and implementation programmes
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines and programme dependencies
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong commercial acumen and delivery focus
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and solutions-focused in fast-moving environments

Experience in brand transformation, digital transformation, tourism, hospitality or other customer-focused industries will be highly regarded. Formal programme management qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP or PMP are also advantageous.

About Ngāi Tahu Tourism

Ngāi Tahu Tourism connects manuhiri with some of Aotearoa's most remarkable places, people and stories. Guided by values including manaakitaka, kaitiakitaka and whanaungataka, we create meaningful experiences while helping grow and protect tribal assets for future generations.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. While knowledge of te ao Māori is valued, what matters most is a genuine willingness to work within a bicultural environment and support the aspirations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui.

Make Your Mark

If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity where you can lead a significant transformation programme, influence senior stakeholders and help shape the future of a leading New Zealand tourism organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help create the next chapter of Ngāi Tahu Tourism.