Are you passionate about responsible tourism and ready to drive meaningful change?   

Te Mato Manava Turoto - Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) are seeking an experienced professional to lead two transformative workstreams: 

WorkStream 1: 

Destination Stewardship Plan (DSP) – Develop a strategic, country-wide framework for responsible tourism, aligned with the Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA2020+). 

WorkStream 2: 

Industry Standards Refresh (ISR) – Refresh existing operator certification programmes with emphasis on growing industry knowledge and capability in responsible tourism practices and showcasing operators who meet and exceed agreed standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and delivery of the DSP and ISR

• Coordinate contracted suppliers to deliver key project components

• Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders across public and private sectors

• Provide training and support to tourism operators to adopt responsible practices

• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across both workstreams

About You 

• Senior level with proven project management experience in tourism and/or sustainability sectors

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A passion for driving change and promoting responsible tourism

How to Apply   

For more information or to apply, send your cover letter and CV to: 

Brad Kirner, 

Director of Destination Development, 

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation  

Email: brad.kirner@cookislands.travel   

Job Type: 12 month contract | Compensation: Negotiable | Timing: January 2025 onwards    

Deadline: 8 December 2024