Senior Partnerships Development Manager

New Zealand Government
📍 Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Permanent - Full Time 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

Senior Partnerships Development Manager
Partnerships & Philanthropy
We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Development expert who will uplift the maturity, ambition, and effectiveness of the corporate and strategic partnerships funding channel at Te Papa.
Purpose of the position
This role is focused on driving sustainable pipeline growth, increasing partnership conversion opportunities, and developing high-value partnership products and initiatives. Working across the full partnership lifecycle, the position combines strategic business development, commercial negotiation, and relationship management to secure and maintain impactful, long-term partnerships that deliver long-term organisational impact.
You'll work in a way that reflects manaakitanga (care and respect), builds whanaungatanga (strong relationships), and encourages auahatanga (continuous improvement).
What success looks like
People will describe you as a strategic, commercially minded and relationship...

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Job Details

  • Location Masterton, Wellington
  • Job Type Permanent - Full Time
  • Category Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
  • Posted Date July 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 11, 2026