Channel Partner Manager

Chorus NZ Limited

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Channel Partner ManagerNau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Te Wāhi |Where: Auckland
Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, working cross-functionally, and playing a vital role in driving strategic growth through some of our most critical partnerships. It’s a high-impact, relationship-focused role where you’ll manage complex stakeholder ecosystems, resolve challenges, and unlock growth opportunities. Acting as a conduit between Chorus and some of its key channel partners, you’ll translate strategic goals into actionable plans, influence prioritisation, and co-create solutions that deliver mutual value.It’s a hands-on role that blends account management, strategic thinking, and change enablement. You’ll be part of a high-performing team known for industry-leading satisfaction scores, working at the pointy end of change to influence go-to-market strategy.The role offers the chance to collaborate cross-functionally across the business and gives you the freedom to make it your own, shaping how we partner for growth and building resilience and capability through challenging, high-value relationships.Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your ExperienceTo thrive in this role, we’re looking for someone with:
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management, sales, or account management with large customers
  • The ability to navigate complexity, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes
  • A growth mindset, curiosity, and strategic thinking capability
  • Confidence and maturity to build credibility across senior stakeholders
  • Tenacity and relationship-building finesse
  • Comfort working under pressure and managing competing priorities
Telco experience would be great, however, is not essential, what matters is your ability to manage partnerships, drive commercial outcomes, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply!Mō mātou | About usWe’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.Nōu te mana | Work your wayWe know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot!He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider supporting you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that. If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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