General Manager – Commercial Growth & Strategy / Ngai Tahu Tourism

Christchurch – Ōtautahi | Full Time | PermanentLead strategic commercial growth for one of Aotearoa’s most iconic tourism organisations.About UsWe take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri (visitors) to our experiences. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business. As hosts, we care for our customers and our team as our own whānau. Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s purpose is to make the connection with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngāi Tahu. Through this, this role will contribute in growing and protecting the tribal pūtea and settlement assets for the future generations.Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us).About The RoleAs GM Commercial Growth & Strategy, you will lead NTT’s revenue-generating functions under one strategic direction. You’ll drive commercial strategy, identify new growth opportunities (including acquisitions and partnerships), and support strategic execution across the organisation.This is a senior leadership role reporting to the GM Tourism.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement commercial strategies aligned with NTT’s long-term goalsDrive Sales, Marketing, and Ancillary Revenue initiatives to deliver unified growthEvaluate new business opportunities including acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliancesDeliver robust financial and strategic analysis to support investment decisionsBuild commercial capability across NTT and contribute to organisational strategyChampion cultural confidence and wellbeing across the organisationWhat You’ll Bring10+ years in senior commercial or strategic leadership roles, ideally in tourism or experience-based industriesProven success in driving growth and profitability across multiple business unitsStrong financial acumen and experience in investment analysis and business case developmentStrategic thinker with a track record of innovation in pricing, packaging, and market positioningAbility to build partnerships across iwi, industry, and governmentTertiary qualification in commerce, business, finance, or economics (postgrad preferred)Ready to shape the future of tourism in Aotearoa?Apply now and bring your strategic leadership to Ngāi Tahu Tourism.