" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChief Executive Officer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild the Southern Hemisphere\u0026#39;s go-to Travel \u0026amp; Hospitality Tech hub\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurn a bold regional vision into economic activity with measurable momentum\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQueenstown Lakes based\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Client\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Technology Queenstown (TQ) was founded in 2024 with an audacious goal: build a $1 billion, world-leading technology sector in the Queenstown Lakes District within 20 years, taking technology from under 2% of local GDP to more than 15%, and creating a new wave of high-value jobs along the way.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e TQ is a privately funded not-for-profit agency backed by leading enterprises that are passionate about creating economic growth in regional New Zealand and diversifying the Queenstown Lakes economy. For more information go to www.technologyqueenstown.com/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Technology Queenstown has moved from start-up to scale-up with a defined strategic focus on Travel \u0026amp; Hospitality Technology, leveraging its deep sector knowledge, global relationships and a flagship conference platform through WiT Queenstown. With the strategy set, the profile building and international relationships opening doors, it now needs someone to convert this to results on the ground.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Working with the Chair, who is TQ\u0026rsquo;s principal champion and senior external connector for Travel \u0026amp; Hospitality Tech, your role will be to convert that strategic access and momentum into disciplined, visible activity on the ground in Queenstown enabling TQ to reach its goals.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour skills and experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is neither a global industry rainmaker role, nor a conventional economic-development position. You will be a practical, externally credible technology ecosystem leader who can operate comfortably with founders, local operators, sponsors, educators, public bodies, large corporates and senior industry figures, combining strategic judgement with a delivery orientation.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e No single person is likely to bring all the ideal attributes, so we welcome applications that bring a diverse range of skills and experience that include:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA credible understanding of the Travel \u0026amp; Hospitality Tech ecosystem\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnology sector fluency with an understanding how tech companies are formed, funded, built and scaled - whether you have led, invested or built them yourself\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocal relationship leadership with a genuine track record of building trust and momentum across diverse stakeholders and partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublic advocacy and communication experience including confidence working with media, public speaking, stakeholder presentations and written communication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical ecosystem builder who can design, build and operate a serious travel tech startup programme\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to turn senior relationships into commitments, pilots and measurable outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e To view the job description and candidate information please follow the links below:\u003cbr\u003e Job Description:\u0026nbsp;https://bit.ly/4xUYrr2\u003cbr\u003e Candidate Briefing Pack: https://bit.ly/4A6gAU0\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo apply:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you are up for the challenge of building a serious economic force, in one of the most spectacular places on earth, then we want to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking on the appropriate \u0027Apply\u0027 button. Initial confidential enquiries are welcome by contacting Nick Hodgson on 021 190 4191.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \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=\"902945\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "