Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of our large and diverse tourism industry. We are champions of our industry, working to ensure tourism gets the recognition it deserves as a vital contributor to the country’s economy and social wellbeing.

We have a great opportunity for a Corporate Services Manager to join our small team based in Wellington.

About the role
We’re looking for a collaborative leader to take charge of our finance and corporate services functions that enable our people to deliver impact for our members.

You’ll be responsible for leading our finance function (from strategic financial advice to operational delivery of our financial services), while also owning the infrastructure that keeps the organisation humming - from IT/systems and Governance to office and facilities and health and safety. Therefore, you will someone who’s as comfortable in the boardroom as you are in the weeds.

You’ll be a member of our Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and ensuring we maintain sound fiscal management alongside effective, efficient corporate operations. You’ll also lead and mentor a small team, fostering collaboration and growth.

The core focus of the role includes:

• Leading the finance function, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery.
• Leading corporate services including IT and systems, governance, office and facilities, and health and safety.
• Partnering with the CE and leadership team on initiatives that enhance commercial performance, operational efficiency, member value, and organisational sustainability.

About you:

• You’re a qualified accountant (CA) with strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience across finance, reporting, budgeting, and payroll.
• You bring proven leadership skills and enjoy mentoring and developing your team.
• You have experience overseeing corporate services functions and a good understanding of governance. Or you are a finance manager ready to step into a broader role.
• You’re proactive, adaptable, and excited to contribute widely across a purpose-driven organisation.
• You combine commercial insight with the ability to influence strategy and support organisational priorities.
• We’re big believers in inclusive, accessible workplaces so this ad is a guide, not a checklist. If you don’t tick every box but feel this role could be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us?
We’re a small but mighty team who back each other, celebrate wins big and small, and really turn up for one another. Our work makes a difference; we lead on critical issues, using our expertise to drive change and advancement across the tourism industry.

At TIA we value contribution, welcome diverse perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Sustainability is woven into everything we do, from supporting thriving local communities to considering the economic, environmental and visitor impacts of our work.

Apply now
This is a permanent role, based in Wellington at full time 40 hours per week (or we are also happy to discuss 0.9 FTE at 36 hours).

Please apply via Seek with your CV and a cover letter sharing why you’d like to join our team.

Applications close Monday, 17 November but don’t delay, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, with in an aim to interview in late November/early December. For any questions please contact ashika.young@tia.org.nz