Posted: 16 August 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/78142909
We’re a passionate and enthusiastic team, committed to living and breathing our vision of cricket being a game for all; a game for life!
NZC’s vision is focused on ensuring cricket is a game without barriers – a game that can be played anywhere, by anyone, connecting New Zealanders through our spirit of cricket! Whatever their circumstances, New Zealanders will be given every reason to celebrate and engage with cricket as their game. We have a High Performance culture, underpinned by quality people, systems and facilities helping to produce great players and teams that inspire the nation, the next generation of players and represent the best of New Zealand’s values and culture. We are a passionate and enthusiastic organisation committed to living and breathing our purpose: connecting New Zealanders through our spirit of cricket! 🏏
About the Role | Responsibilities
We have an outstanding opportunity for a talented commercial and broadcast specialist to lead the management and delivery of NZC broadcast partnerships and commercial integrations. A vital position within the commercial team, the Head of Broadcast and Integration will build excellent relationships with international and domestic partners to deliver NZC’s broadcast and commercial requirements. The role includes:
- Working closely with domestic and international broadcast partners and stakeholders to integrate commercial inventory
- Leading the delivery of the domestic and world feeds to international and domestic broadcast partners
- Driving commercial integrations in-broadcast to maximise revenue opportunities using the latest technology
- Assisting in leading the sustainable growth of NZC’s commercial inventory
- Working with stakeholders and third parties to maximise NZC’s broadcast environment
- Leading the delivery of broadcast and at-venue commercial rights for NZC’s partners
- Being NZC’s first point of contact with designated broadcast partners
- Pragmatically identify and resolve issues that arise during relationships with partners and during broadcast operations
About You | Who we are looking for
- 5 plus years experience in a commercial and broadcast role, a sporting environment is preferred
- Knowledge of broadcast terminology and technology
- Strong relationship building ability with domestic and international partners and stakeholders
- Strong understanding and history of delivering commercial partner rights and benefits
- Leadership skills to manage stakeholders at a senior level
- Ability to analyse data and insights to find trends, develop stories, opportunities and issues
- Commercially savvy with a proven ability to negotiate to secure positive outcomes
Working for NZC | Our Benefits
New Zealand Cricket offer a fun and flexible working environment as well as the opportunity to develop and grow your skills. A range of great perks and benefits are available for our staff including – a fun social vibe (we have an active social club), wellbeing benefits such as free fruit in the office, an employee assistance programme, annual flu vaccinations, community service days. Free Tickets – we all get to enjoy BLACKCAPS & WHITE FERNS cricket matches with an annual allocation of tickets for all staff. Branded gear! And most of all our fantastic ‘recharge’ break which kicks off at the end of the cricket season with a 4-day work week for three months of the year. How good!
How to Apply
To join us you’ll share our passion, focus and determination to make cricket a game for all New Zealanders; a game for life. To apply for this exciting career growth opportunity, apply through Seek including your CV and Cover Letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Note: job applications close 1st September 2024
Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
