Business Services Manager

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy exists to inspire pride in being a New Zealander and for visitors to our country to understand why that is so. We are dedicated to telling the stories of our Navy, enabled by our focus on collection, preservation, presentation, education, research and scholarship.

The Navy Museum's vision is to inspire those who serve, to honour those who have served and to engage the nation in the heritage and stories of the Navy, past, present and future.

The Business Services Manager focuses on events management and commercial activities at the Navy Museum. You will work alongside and job share the role with an experienced and highly regarded team member who will train, support and guide you.

You'll be the point of contact for Navy events, ceremonies, VIP visits and conference bookings, as well as community and commercial bookings. 

The role is responsible for the management of the Navy Museum Store, which sells a wide variety of memorabilia on site and on-line. You'll also be responsible for managing the commercial relationship with the Torpedo Bay Café, which is operated by an independent contractor. 

This is a job share role working 2 days per week, with some flexibility for the right candidate. 

Please note:

• Salary shown is the full time salary; for this role it will be pro-rated to 2 days per week.
• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. It is advised to apply early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close ahead of time due to a high volume of applicants.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll be highly confident in your communication and relationship management skills. You'll be keen to learn and have great time management skills, as this can be a very busy role.

Ideally you will have a qualification in events or retail management, or finance/business studies.

You will also have:

• Experience in event management.
• Experience in retail management.
• Financial literacy.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Strong skills with MS products, and experience with Xero.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Low Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.