GM Sport, Events & Partnership

Lead the future of sport and major events at TVNZ; Te Reo Tātaki. This influential leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering TVNZ's sport strategy, securing and producing premium sport and major event content, and building innovative & commercial partnerships that maximise audience value, revenue opportunities and return on investment.

If you're a commercially savvy leader with a passion for sport, content and audience growth, and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of sport in New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help bring the biggest sporting moments to audiences across Aotearoa.

The opportunity - Te tūranga

The GM Sports, Events & Partnership reporting to Chief News & Content Officer is responsible for leading TVNZ's Sport's Content team and grow TVNZ audience reach, engagement, return on investment and the Sports Partnerships strategy. Acquire and produce sport and major event content to successfully deliver targeted viewer propositions profitability.

You will lead the development and execution of our sports strategy, shaping how we acquire, produce and deliver premium sporting and event content for audiences across Aotearoa. Working closely with senior leaders, you will identify and secure high-value local and international sporting rights, oversee competitive bidding processes, and drive innovative partnerships that unlock audience growth and new revenue opportunities.

This is a highly influential leadership role, responsible for ensuring all sport and event productions are delivered to the highest editorial, operational and financial standards. You will work across the business to create seamless audience experiences, maximise the value of our sport portfolio, and ensure all content meets TVNZ's standards, policies and legal obligations. With a strong commercial focus, you will also lead the sports partnership strategy, identifying new opportunities to grow revenue and strengthen TVNZ's position as New Zealand's leading destination for sport and major events.

The sports media industry is changing quickly, so this is a 12-month fixed-term with clear purpose, strong support, and the chance to make a real impact

What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei

To be successful in this role we are looking for the following

Education

· Broadcasting or journalism qualification AND/OR

· Relevant business or sport management qualification

Experience and Knowledge

· Extensive knowledge of audience and fan engagement.

· Extensive knowledge and experience in Sports Media.

· Extensive knowledge of operational and production processes for television/video/streaming/social broadcasts.

· Experience working with international broadcasters both in New Zealand and overseas.

· Experience in managing sports productions, from small domestic events to major international events.

· Experience working on sports rights, including business casing, content development, budgeting, production, licensing and/or acquisition.

· Extensive network across NZ sporting organisations.

· Data fluent.

Personal Attributes

· A sports fanatic!

· A growth mindset and positive attitude.

· Driven, focused and a desire to win.

· A creative thinker.

· Strong interpersonal skills across a broad range of levels, cultures and skill areas.

· Demonstrates high levels of integrity and honesty.

· Works effectively under pressure.

· Proactive, shows initiative.

· Demonstrates good judgement and common sense.

· A great leader who fosters innovation, creativity and experimentation.

Tono mai |Apply Now - we will be regularly reviewing applications so please we encourage you to apply early.

If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile 021 564 691, she loves to chat about TVNZ careers