Partnerships Manager

About the Company

Chemist Warehouse NZ is NZ’s #1 community pharmacy group. Its community pharmacy and retail offering is built on value, and its retail range, including prestige products, is growing alongside its number of sites throughout NZ. Built on a range of strong supplier partnerships, the business invests in training its people to deliver great products at great prices. Hunter Campbell is proud to partner with Chemist Warehouse on this appointment.

The Role

Reporting to the Partnerships Lead in Australia, with a dotted line to the Head of Marketing NZ, you will own a portfolio of high-profile sponsorships and supplier partnerships. From major sporting properties to the National Supplier event, you will turn partnerships into brand awareness, customer engagement and commercial results.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage major partnerships including NZ Cricket, ASB Classic, Silver Ferns and Round the Bays

Plan and deliver activations, events and experiential campaigns

Partner with buyers and key suppliers to coordinate supplier involvement and support

Assess new partnership opportunities and contribute to contract negotiations

Own, manage and reconcile partnership and activation budgets

Set clear KPIs and report on partnership performance and ROI

Collaborate with agencies, celebrities and influencers on integrated campaigns

Represent Chemist Warehouse at events, partner meetings and community engagements

Key Skills & Experience Required:

3–4+ years’ sponsorship or partnerships experience, agency or client side

Proven track record building leveraged sponsorship and partnership plans

Genuine passion for sport, events and the NZ media and marketing landscape

Polished and confident, credible with CEOs and senior stakeholders

Real personality and presence, balanced with professionalism

Strong project management, budget management and presentation skills

Comfortable with regular travel and after-hours event work

Digital and social content planning experience preferred but not essential

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, Events or equivalent

What’s in it for you

This is a partnerships role with genuine profile. You will manage some of NZ’s most recognised sporting properties, host events at scale, and work alongside celebrities, influencers and key suppliers. The package includes a $105k base, complimentary product, and tickets to Warriors, cricket and All Blacks games. And you will join a growing business that backs its people with ongoing training.

Benefits:

Base salary of $105,000 per annum

Ongoing investment in training and development

Exposure to high-profile events, celebrities and influencers

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below.