Country Manager India | Mumbai

Job Description

• Fulltime, Permanent
• Location Mumbai, India

Bring your passion for Aotearoa NZ to the world — and help shape how India experiences New Zealand.

About us | Mō tātou

Tourism New Zealand is a leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand, and all who visit. We do this through promoting New Zealand and attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination in a way that benefits the beautiful place we call home.

What will you be doing | Ngā whainga 

As the Country Manager - India, you will be the face and voice of New Zealand tourism in one of our most exciting growth markets. You'll lead the development and execution of our India market development strategy from Mumbai, building high-impact strategic partnerships across the travel, airline, and business events sectors.

This is a rare opportunity to lead New Zealand's presence in one of the world's most dynamic markets. You'll represent Tourism New Zealand in multi-agency forums, working closely with New Zealand Inc. partners to ensure a coordinated, strategic approach to market development.

What you'll lead:

• Strategic Partnerships: Build and grow high-impact relationships with airlines, travel trade, and business event partners.
• Market Innovation: Use insights and segmentation to develop compelling New Zealand travel products tailored to Indian travellers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Be the key connector between Indian travel trade and New Zealand industry partners.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor one direct report, fostering a high-performing, values-aligned team.
• Government Representation: Represent TNZ in New Zealand Inc. initiatives and ensure alignment with broader trade and diplomatic goals.

What you will need | Ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga

• Proven experience (min 8 years) in market development, strategic partnerships, or tourism marketing.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a matrixed or regional structure.
• Understanding of India's travel trade ecosystem and tourism landscape, including consumer behaviour, distribution channels, and competitive dynamics.
• A strong commercial mindset: you understand how to drive value, spot opportunities, and turn strategy into measurable growth.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial outcomes through partnerships, trade engagement, and consumer marketing
• Ability to build and nurture high-impact partnerships that deliver mutual value.
• Skilled in building and maintaining high-level relationships with government bodies, tourism boards, and industry partners.
• Exceptional project management and delivery capability
• A passion for New Zealand and a desire to share its stories with the world.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Sound like you | Māu rānei

We're more than a destination marketing organisation— we're the kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's brand. At Tourism New Zealand, our people are at the heart of our mahi (work), we are passionate, curious, and driven by impact. We celebrate diversity, support growth, and believe in doing meaningful mahi that makes a real difference for Aotearoa NZ.

Join us and be part of something truly special.

Are you ready to lead New Zealand's story in India?

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Thank you for thinking of Tourism New Zealand as your next workplace. Please send us your resume and cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted on-line through the Tourism New Zealand careers website.

For more role-specific information, please view the position description

Applications close: Monday 29^th September

Note: applicants must have the right to work in India. We appreciate the aroha however we will only be able to get in touch with our shortlisted candidates and we may close applications earlier than stated if we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates.