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 fantastic opportunity for a fixed term Sustainability Manager to join our team for the next 12 months.

About the role:
This role supports TIA members and tourism businesses on their sustainability journey. You’ll be a leading the delivery of sustainability objectives for TIA members, driving uptake of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC) and continuing to develop Akiaki, our online learning platform that helps operators put sustainability into practice.

Your days will be a mix of working with operators, improving programme tools and resources, and supporting policy work to champion sustainability. You’ll work closely with our small, supportive team who care deeply about the future of tourism.

About you:
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience and knowledge in sustainability and programme delivery. Experience working in tourism or a similar role is highly desirable but not essential.
• Communicates clearly and confidently and enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple moving parts.
• Brings curiosity, energy and a desire to support a thriving, sustainable tourism industry.

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 collaborative, dedicated 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 fixed term role for 12 months, the majority of our team are based in Wellington but we are happy to consider remote applicants for this role.

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

Applications close  Monday 23 March for any questions or for a copy of the job description please contact  ashika.young@tia.org.nz