Tourism Officer

Job Description

SkyLine Hospitality Group is partnering with regional tourism bodies in Auckland and seeks a proactive Tourism Officer to promote destination experiences and support our partner network. You will develop tourism initiatives, coordinate with local operators and attractions, and represent the destination at trade events and roadshows. Flagship projects include our sustainable-tourism accreditation scheme and the annual regional food festival.\n\nThis role blends marketing, stakeholder relations and destination development, making it ideal for someone passionate about showcasing New Zealand to the world. You will gain broad exposure across the tourism ecosystem with strong prospects for advancement into destination management and tourism marketing leadership. You will present visitor-economy results directly to the regional tourism board twice a year. A yearly familiarisation programme showcases new regional tourism products to trade partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement initiatives promoting regional tourism experiences\nBuild relationships with tour operators, attractions and accommodation partners\nRepresent the destination at trade shows, roadshows and industry events\nCoordinate familiarisation visits for travel trade and media\nPrepare market intelligence reports on visitor trends and competitor activity\nManage tourism marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Marketing or related discipline\nMinimum 3 years of experience in tourism, destination marketing or hospitality\nStrong stakeholder management and presentation skills\nExcellent written communication for reports and marketing content\nSelf-motivated with ability to manage projects independently\nNew Zealand work rights required

Skills

Destination marketing, Stakeholder relations, Event representation, Market research, Project management, Public speaking, Digital marketing, Report writing, Networking, Strategic planning

Benefits

Monthly salary of $3,200 – $4,500 plus annual bonus\nComprehensive health insurance\nProfessional development and industry conference attendance\nTravel opportunities for trade events\nCareer growth into destination management roles