• Job Description

  Req#: 25478

  Who we are:
  Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, dedicated to enhancing our region's appeal for residents, visitors, investors, and businesses. As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, we coordinate a comprehensive, region-wide program to maximize cultural, social, and economic benefits. We drive investment, innovation, and support for Auckland businesses, fostering their growth.
  
  Home to the region’s prominent arts, events, cultural, conservation, and heritage institutions, we enrich Auckland’s cultural landscape, offering diverse experiences and opportunities while promoting Auckland globally. We lead the growth of key industries, foster innovation, and attract transformative investments and multinational companies. Our commitment to partnership, guided by the principle of kotahitanga – one shared purpose – extends to collaboration with Auckland Council and a wide array of public and private sector organizations. This role is part of the Major Events Team.
  
  He angitūtanga: The opportunity
  An exciting opportunity for an experienced sponsorship manager and relationship builder to contribute toward developing a dynamic sponsorship programme. The key purpose of this role is to develop, manage and implement the sponsorship portfolio across Tataki Auckland Owned Events, such as Diwali, Lantern Festival, Pasifika and Moana Auckland.
  
  From sponsor acquisition through to benefit activation, you will manage the relationship throughout the pipeline and work with the Major Event team to create opportunities for revenue generation through sponsorship and partnerships.
  
  This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated person with strong networks to deliver a cohesive and appropriate sponsorship portfolio that creates commercial partnerships and sponsorships that add value to Major Events programming and optimises commercial revenue generation as well as servicing existing Sponsorship Partners.
  
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  He kōrero mōu: About you
  To be successful in the role you will possess the vision and drive to secure commercial revenue targets through the sponsorship programme and develop structured offerings across different sponsorship levels for the different Major Events and Cultural Festivals.
  
  You will have strong business development skills in influencing and negotiating and be experienced in working at a senior level with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally to set up the structures for sponsorship partnerships, supported by your meticulous attention to detail to leverage the value of every partnership.
  
  You will have the talent to drive, implement and develop the sponsorship strategies for Tataki Auckland Unlimited Major Events.
  
  Key areas of responsibility

  • Secure sponsorship revenue through the attraction of investment for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Major Events programme including cultural festivals
  • Implement the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited wide sponsorship strategy
  • Work to support the sustainable growth and development of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited partnerships
  • Manage assigned partner relationships
  • Ensure agreements are robust, strategic and support an integrated approach to key stakeholder relationships, including commercial partners, event promoters and presenters, funding organisations, media partners, contractors and suppliers
  • Manage stewardship of benefits across all sponsorship relationships, including VIP experiences
  • Build and secure tailored partnerships and sponsorship proposals in response to identified opportunities and future business requirements
  • Negotiate contracts and partnership agreements in liaison with the Head of Major Events, which are aligned to Auckland Unlimited’s business objectives
  • Deliver exceptional stakeholder and relationship experiences both internally and externally
  • Work collaboratively with other Auckland Unlimited business divisions and their sponsorship departments to support a collective approach to sponsors, grant applications, philanthropy, and donors
  • Achieve key financial milestones and maximise revenue generation through sponsorship
  • Work on the evaluation and review for growth of all sponsorships and donations
  • Be commercially astute and results driven as well as a self-starter with the confidence and capability to work autonomously.

  
  A tertiary qualification in business, marketing or related discipline is preferred as well as at least five year’s background and proven experience in a comparable sponsorship, fundraising or similar role.
  
  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

  • This is a full time, permanent opportunity
  • As part of the wider Auckland Council Group, you’ll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, entertainment, lifestyle and more
  • To view our benefits, please click here.

  
  In addition, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions.

  
  If you are passionate about driving commercial revenue acquisition and delivering world-class Major Events and Cultural Festivals in Auckland and want to make an impact on the cultural and economic future of Auckland, apply today.
  

  Applications close 2 August 2024

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  Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
  

• About the company

  783 Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.

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