" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGeneral Manager - Rotorua\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e Management / Supervisor \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e Bay of Plenty \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a substantial multi-million-dollar tourism business and large team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor long-term investment and development programme ahead\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBring fresh commercial thinking and transformational people leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following an internal promotion, this is a rare opportunity to lead one of New Zealand\u0027s most recognised tourism attractions through an exciting next phase.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSkyline Rotorua is an established and successful multi-million-dollar tourism business, welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests each year and employing a large, diverse and highly seasonal team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With significant long-term investment and development planned for the site, Skyline is looking for an exceptional General Manager to bring fresh thinking, strong commercial leadership and a genuine ability to develop people. While major development projects are led through Skyline\u0027s specialist support functions, this role plays a critical part in ensuring operational readiness, stakeholder alignment and the successful integration of future attractions and experiences into the Rotorua business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you\u0027ll take overall responsibility for the performance and direction of the Rotorua business, working alongside an experienced leadership team and the wider Skyline Group. This role offers genuine autonomy and accountability, balanced with access to enterprise support teams and the ability to influence and collaborate across the wider business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Success will come through building strong relationships, leading through others and harnessing the collective capability of the Group to achieve exceptional outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Lead\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverall commercial and operational performance of the Rotorua business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong collaboration across the wider Skyline Group, leveraging enterprise expertise and support functions to deliver the best outcomes for Rotorua\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopment of a high-performing, empowered leadership team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevenue growth, financial performance, productivity and cost management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperational readiness and successful integration of future attractions and developments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA culture of safety, wellbeing and accountability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional guest experiences across a diverse tourism operation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous improvement and innovation across the business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong partnerships across tourism, community, iwi and regional stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA culture where people are developed, trusted and encouraged to take ownership\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re open-minded about where you\u0027ve built your career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be a collaborative and commercially astute leader who understands how to operate effectively within a broader enterprise environment. You know when to lead independently, when to leverage specialist expertise and how to bring people together behind a common objective. Experience leading through influence, building cross-functional partnerships and navigating complex stakeholder environments will be highly valued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You may come from tourism, attractions, hospitality, hotels, leisure or another complex customer-facing environment. You don\u0027t need to know every technical aspect of the operation from day one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What matters is that you\u0027ve led at scale. You\u0027ll have experience leading a large team and complex business, significant commercial and P\u0026amp;L responsibility, and a track record of improving performance and developing people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re particularly interested in leaders who are commercially sharp, collaborative and transformational: someone who can set the direction, empower good people to deliver, build strong external relationships and bring energy to the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And because this is Skyline, personality matters. We\u0027re looking for someone who takes performance seriously without taking themselves too seriously. A visible commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, combined with the ability to build high-performing teams and deliver exceptional guest experiences, will be fundamental to your success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be someone who can connect with people, enjoy the environment you\u0027re working in and embody Skyline\u0027s values: \u003cstrong\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re Brave, We Care and We Do.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Skyline?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Skyline Rotorua has enormous potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll join an iconic New Zealand business with a growing international footprint, a strong existing operation and significant investment planned for the years ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For the right leader, the opportunity doesn\u0027t necessarily stop in Rotorua. Skyline\u0027s continued international growth creates genuine potential for future career opportunities across the Group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you\u0027re looking for a GM role where you can genuinely influence what comes next, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re interested in having a conversation about this role or other similar opportunities, please feel free to reach out to me: marian@rwa.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please note that only candidates who have the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. If a client is open to sponsoring an international candidate, we will specify this separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#SCR-marian-pagtakhan \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4473980\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "