Director – Business Development & Partnerships

Overview

Bruce Pulman Park, founded in 2001, stands as one of New Zealand's premier sports, recreation, and community hubs, serving a broad spectrum of users from youth, volunteers, clubs, schools to elite athletes. Situated in South Auckland, the Park offers Olympic-standard indoor and outdoor facilities that host events ranging from community sports initiatives to international competitions. Currently, the Park is transitioning into a comprehensive Sports Campus focusing on participation, performance, events, hospitality, and commercial partnerships, with a collective commitment from its Board, staff, and stakeholders to preserve and enhance the facility for future generations.

Role Summary

The Board seeks an exceptional Director for Business Development & Partnerships tasked with fostering demand and cultivating relationships vital to advancing the South Auckland Sports Campus. The position focuses on developing strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and funding channels, negotiating intricate commercial contracts, elevating the Park's regional market presence, and transforming sporting bodies and corporate clients from one-time users into enduring partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Forge strategic relationships with sports organizations, funding bodies, and corporate entities.
• Negotiate comprehensive sponsorship, revenue-sharing, and joint enterprise agreements.
• Develop qualified sales pipelines to boost demand, facility utilization, and generate sustainable revenue streams.
• Secure grants and funding by liaising with governmental and philanthropic organizations.
• Lead marketing initiatives, communications, and elevate the Park's profile within the region.
• Ensure a balance between commercial objectives, participation growth, and measurable community benefits.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial leadership experience paired with deep relational skills, demonstrating the ability to convert opportunities into long-term agreements that provide ongoing value to partners and the South Auckland community.

Additional Information

• Application deadline: 21 August 2026.
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold valid visas permitting work in New Zealand.

For confidential inquiries, candidates may contact David Hammond, Tribe Executive, directly.