Home

Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism are the 
regional tourism organisations responsible for positioning 
Queenstown and Wanaka as world-class visitor destinations, 
striving to be the first carbon zero tourism destination in the 
world. 

Based in Queenstown, this full-time role sits within the Sustainability & Stewardship team and reports to the Sustainability Manager. You’ll play a key role in delivering member capability building events and initiatives that advance the Queenstown Lakes Destination Management Plan. 
From coordinating the flagship Electrify Queenstown event to supporting sustainability, stewardship, and business resilience programmes, this role is central to our regenerative tourism goals. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering the member capability programme and the annual Electrify Queenstown event.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives such as carbon measurement, waste minimisation, and regenerative tourism education.
• Coordinating stewardship and business resilience events and resources.
• Managing event logistics, budgets, sponsorships, and supplier relationships.
• Providing reporting and administrative support to the Sustainability Manager. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• Event planning experience including programming, producing, operations, logistics, scheduling and design.
• Experience with sustainability practices or destination management.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for tourism.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A passion for the Queenstown Lakes region and a commitment to our values: Stay True, All In, and Have Fun.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach.

You’ll be warmly welcomed into a collaborative, values-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference in tourism.

To apply, find out more information or request a copy of the 
position description, please contact GM HR & Administration, 
Katie Obermoser: hr@queenstown-wanaka.nz

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Applications close: Friday 18th July, 2025