SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Join the iconic destination that is Larnach Castle as our next Sales & Marketing Manager and help shape the future of one of the country’s most unique heritage tourism experiences.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially minded marketer and trade salesperson who thrives on building industry relationships, driving visitation, creating standout campaigns, and growing brand presence across domestic and international markets.

You’ll lead:

• Tourism trade sales and industry partnerships
• Digital marketing, campaigns and brand activity
• PR, media and communications
• Visitor growth and revenue initiatives
• Creative projects and the next phase of the Castle brand refresh

We’re looking for someone with:

• Tourism, hospitality or destination marketing experience
• Strong trade sales and relationship management skills
• Digital and social media marketing capability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, creative and commercially focused mindset

This is a rare opportunity to combine marketing strategy and creativity with trade sales and PR in one of New Zealand’s most iconic visitor destinations based in beautiful Dunedin.

For more information about Larnach Castle click here and to download a full job description click here.

Apply now and help tell the next chapter of the fascinating Larnach Castle story.  Send your CV and cover letter to  jason.hill@tourism-talent.com  Applications close 5pm Monday June 1st. 

Event Manager

Due Drop Events Centre | Manukau, Auckland

Due Drop Events Centre is searching for an experienced, hands-on Event Manager to help lead one of South Auckland’s most important and diverse venues.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving event environments and enjoys balancing operational delivery with strong commercial thinking. From conferences and corporate functions to concerts, community events and ticketed experiences, no two weeks will look the same.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead the Events team while remaining closely involved in the day-to-day planning and execution of events across the venue.

Due Drop Events Centre and Trillian Wero Whitewater Park are key commercial assets of the Waka Pacific Trust, helping generate sustainable outcomes that support South Auckland communities and youth initiatives.

In this role you will:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of events across corporate, private, public and community sectors
• Drive strong operational standards across planning, ticketing, client communication and live event delivery
• Work closely with catering, AV and operational partners to ensure seamless execution
• Support venue utilisation and revenue outcomes through strong commercial judgement and client management
• Attend industry functions, client events and promotional activity to help grow venue presence and relationships
• Maintain on-site visibility during live events, ensuring high service standards and client satisfaction
• Manage and mentor the Events coordination team

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings solid Event Management experience within venues or large-scale events
• Understands the balance between operational excellence and commercial outcomes
• Is calm under pressure, highly organised, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• Can build strong stakeholder relationships across clients, suppliers, partners and internal teams
• Has experience with ticketed events, event systems, quoting and client communication

Why Waka Pacific Trust

• Diverse and meaningful event portfolio across various sectors
• Strong leadership exposure, reporting directly to the COO
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• A role with real community impact through the wider Waka Pacific Trust mission

For a full job description, click HERE
To learn more about Due Drop Events Centre, click HERE
To apply or find out more, contact Kelly Dodd, kelly.dodd@tourism-talent.com

Director of Sales

Hilton Hotels – Norther Territory | Based in Darwin, NT, Australia

We’re searching for a confident, strategic sales leader to take the reins as Director of Sales – Northern Territory, leading sales and events across four distinct Hilton hotels:

• Hilton Darwin
• Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
• DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin
• DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

This is a rare opportunity to sharpen your cluster leadership skills, build proactive sales strategies across Corporate, MICE, Government, and Leisure segments, and play a key role in Hilton’s broader commercial success across the region.

You’ll lead a talented Sales & GM&E team, drive market share and conversion, and partner with leaders across Hilton’s tri-branded NT portfolio. It’s a hands-on and highly rewarding leadership role that blends strategy, client-facing excellence, and cross-brand exposure.

In this role you will:

• Lead all proactive and reactive sales activity across the cluster
• Manage a team of sales and event professionals across the NT
• Drive yield, conversion, and growth across key accounts and new business
• Host site inspections, attend trade shows, and represent Hilton with confidence
• Partner with Revenue and Marketing to deliver smart strategy, performance, and spend
• Align your approach with Hilton’s systems, tools, and global brand standards

Who we’re looking for:

• A hotel sales leader with experience across multiple segments
• Commercially minded, with strong planning, conversion, and stakeholder skills
• A highly collaborative operator, able to work with GMs, brand teams, and owners
• Someone who thrives on autonomy and accountability
• Passionate about building teams, growing market share, and putting the Northern Territory on the map

Why join Hilton:

• Impact across four hotels and three Hilton brands
• Be part of Hilton’s #1 World’s Best Workplace 2025 global culture
• High level of autonomy and market engagement
• Pathway into broader commercial leadership roles
• Outstanding learning & development programs and international Hilton travel discounts
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Please note: Unrestricted working rights are required for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available.

For a full job description, click HERE

To apply or find out more, contact Kelly Dodd at kelly.dodd@tourism-talent.com