Commercial Analyst
Overview
- Learn & Grow Your Career | Work with World Class Brands
- Receive Rugby Tickets | Sports Apparel | Discounts
- Wellbeing | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Social Club
At New Zealand Rugby Commercial, we're not just about playing rugby, we're all about shaping its future. Our mission is to reimagine rugby and inspire people far and wide. And that's where you come in! As a Commercial Analyst, you'll be helping to fuel our commercial success and captivate our fans.
This is a unique opportunity for someone to work in a high-performance environment in elite-level sport playing a crucial role within the commercial team and influencing the commercial strategy, whilst managing and delivering high-impact projects to execute the agreed strategy.
About the role
Working across both our Partnerships and our Commercial Development Teams, this role plays a critical part in ensuring data is driving rugby’s commercial decision making.
- Support the strategic development of rugby's commercial business, including sponsorships, strategic partnerships, business development, merchandise & licensing, e-commerce & retail, with a focus on delivering value to both existing and potential partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Partnerships and Partnership Managers to coordinate and conduct strategic evaluations of partnership opportunities, ensuring alignment with the values and objectives of both rugby and its partners.
- Conduct analysis and ideation to identify and develop new partnership opportunities that align with long-term goals and foster strong, mutually beneficial relationships with partners.
- Monitor and report on global business trends and developments within the partner network, providing insights into how these trends may impact rugby and enhance the value of existing partnerships.
- Support the early stages of partnership development by conducting research on potential partners, ensuring strategic alignment, and identifying key opportunities to build sustainable, value-driven relationships.
- Work with the Head of Partnerships and Partnership Managers to develop materials and reports that effectively communicate the ongoing value and impact of partnerships, ensuring clarity around the benefits and contributions of each relationship.
- Analyse internal and external research to identify key insights, opportunities, and recommendations for strengthening partnerships and enhancing long-term value for both rugby and its partners.
We can confidently say that no two days in this role will be the same!
About you
We are looking for someone who loves using data to tell stories with a proven history of building compelling cases for both internal and external stakeholders.
You will have experience working in strategy, management consulting or investment banking, advising corporates across industries such as sports, media, and technology on key strategic initiatives.
Known for your critical thinking and relationship building, you will be confident working both independently and as part of high functioning teams.
You are competent in strategic thinking and are experienced in strategy development and financial modelling.
With you, you bring experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions, creating clear reports and recommendations on your findings, and any experience you have in sport research or sponsorship/partnerships would be an advantage.
Having knowledge or a passion for rugby and sport would be a plus too!
New Zealand Rugby Commercial
New Zealand Rugby Commercial is a small, dedicated team, based in our two main offices of Wellington and Auckland. We are legally separate to NZR but nonetheless are still integral and integrated to NZR and continue to be owned by and inextricably linked to our parent. We have a clear and focused mandate, to drive commercial and customer success for New Zealand Rugby.
About Us
At NZR we love what we do, we work hard and have fun! You’ll be joining a team of awesome people who are passionate about the game and each other, and you’ll be backed with support to thrive in your role. We know that life isn’t all about work, so we are open to flexible working options.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to improving our cultural responsiveness. We embrace and respect each other’s values and we are so proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
What We Offer (benefits)
- Learn & Grow Your Career | Work with World Class Brands
- Receive Rugby Tickets | Sports Apparel | Discounts
- Wellbeing | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Social Club
Apply Now
If you are looking to join a fantastic group of people and think you have what it takes, then don’t delay, submit your CV and cover letter now! Don’t wait until the closing date to apply as we will be reviewing applications as we go.
Applications close at 5:00pm, Wednesday 8 January. For a copy of the position description, click here
To be considered for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and obtain a clear MOJ check.
Studies have shown that people from under-represented backgrounds, including women, are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user-friendly for them. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.