Jobs at Consumer NZ

Head of Revenue | Upoko Whanaketanga Pakihi

• Join a dynamic organisation committed to championing consumer rights and making a real difference.
• Be a key member of our executive leadership team, fostering innovation and driving meaningful initiatives.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our revenue strategy to drive sustainable growth.
• Lead and inspire diverse teams across key revenue streams, ensuring alignment with our mission, purpose, and values.

About us

Consumer NZ is dedicated to getting New Zealanders a fair deal. As an independent voice, we protect and empower consumers nationwide and internationally. We conduct extensive research to understand the challenges facing New Zealanders and use our insights to develop content and advocacy that best meets consumers’ needs. Our work is redefining what it means to be a consumer in New Zealand, cultivating well-informed consumers whose collective influence is a formidable force for good.

Join our team, and enjoy a supportive work environment and hybrid work options, all while making a measurable impact on the lives of New Zealanders.

About the role

The Head of Revenue is a key position within Consumer NZ, sitting on our executive leadership team. This role leads the development and implementation of our revenue strategy, overseeing the teams responsible for the three main revenue streams Consumer NZ relies on to fund its work. These include memberships and donations (revenue from people), funding from government and philanthropic sources (revenue from funding), and limited commercial activities, such as data sales and endorsement licensing (revenue from businesses). Together, these revenue streams enable us to maintain our independence as we carry out research and advocacy for the benefit of all New Zealand consumers.

We are looking for someone who is strategic, innovative and driven by purpose, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders and develop

sustainable revenue streams that align with our values. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting our mission to understand the changing consumer landscape and help more people in Aotearoa navigate it with confidence.

The key functions of this role are to:

• ensure Consumer NZ generates sufficient revenue to achieve its mission and purpose in a way that is consistent with its values
• lead the development of the Consumer NZ revenue strategy, collaborating with the wider organisation and board
• oversee the implementation of the Consumer NZ revenue strategy by leading the teams responsible for key revenue streams
• provide high-level oversight and strategic advice across all business programmes partnerships, contracts, research funding, and other revenue-generating initiatives, including membership, donations and new business development
• proactively seek out and develop new revenue-generating initiatives in a way that is consistent with Consumer NZ’s purpose, mission and values
• lead the analysis and scoping of new or proposed revenue-generating initiatives for Consumer NZ
• be an active member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the day-to-day management of Consumer NZ and helping to shape and lead the strategic direction of the organisation
• represent Consumer NZ externally to attract new business, nurture ongoing relationships and showcase current revenue related activities
• prepare and present clear, high-quality reports to the board, executive leadership team and the wider organisation.

Match your skills and experience to the role

The ideal candidate will have:

• at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, preferably with private and public sector experience
• proven success in leading and implementing revenue strategies, with strong commercial acumen, business negotiation skills and financial management experience
• successful relationship and stakeholder management experience at a senior level
• experience with the machinery of government, with a particular focus on the government funding processes
• a successful track record in staff management and organisational leadership
• a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a commercial or business-related discipline.

How to apply

If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your application to [email protected]. Please include a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you'd like more information, please feel free to email us and request a full job description.

Applications close on 14th February 2025.