Industry and Community Liaison

The Demand Management Team are looking for an Industry and Community Liaison to partner with and manage NMIT's relationships with local industry and community. The role is a Fixed Term, Fulltime role to cover Parental leave. As the first point of contact for external stakeholders, you will work with the Director Demand Management and our Curriculum Areas towards developing and implementing plans and strategies to realise regional skills and training needs which align with the needs of Te Tauihu.

Focused on building relationships and networks, you will be a confident speaker with a high level of communication skills, able to converse with a wide range of people, grow relationships and networks, and strive to articulate the key benefits of partnering with NMIT.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• Strengthen the connection between Industry, Community and the Institute
• Manage and seek opportunities for partnerships leading to industry projects, partnership training opportunities, graduate role opportunities and scholarship/internships for students and graduates
• Manage sponsorship requests and processes, liaising with relevant curriculum areas to ensure successful engagement
• Meeting the needs of stakeholders, establishing and maintaining effective, positive working relationships through trust, sound knowledge and advice, and collaboration

About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the ability to network and engage within local industry and community.

It is essential you have one of the following combinations:

• 10+ years' relevant experience in Marketing, Sales or Communication related roles OR
• Relevant National Certificate Level 4 or 5 Marketing, Sales or Communications related field with 8+ years' relevant professional experience OR
• Relevant National Diploma Level 5 or National Certificate Level 6 in Marketing, Sales or Communications related field with 7+ years' relevant professional experience OR
• Relevant tertiary degree qualification in Marketing, Sales or Communications related field with 4+ years' relevant professional experience

In addition you will have:

• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations
• Ability to work independently, display initiative and solutions based thinking
• Work well as part of a team
• A sound understanding of the current challenges within the tertiary sector
• Full, clean drivers license

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Base + Kiwisaver + free eye exams + Parental leave bonus + 5 weeks leave
• Generous sick leave provisions + EAP services + additional professional development leave
• Central city location+ access to free onsite parking + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities
• Hybrid working options by application + discount on study+ onsite café/restaurant/sports facilities/library
• Annual Christmas/New Year closedown

About NMIT

/ He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Pūkenga

NMIT is responsible for delivering vocational education and training across New Zealand. By bringing together on-the-job, on-campus and online learning, NMIT supports learners, employers, and our communities to gain the skills, knowledge, and capabilities Aotearoa needs now and for the future.

NMIT operates four campuses, servicing over 6000 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

You must be eligible to live and work in this location. For further information please contact Kate Neame, Director Demand Management ***email_hidden***

Application close date is 12pm Wednesday 24th June 2026.