Community Events Lead: Build Memorable District Events

Whanganui District Council; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Events Lead to shape, support and deliver the district's key community celebrations, festivals and visitor events.

You’ll lead planning and delivery of Council-supported community events and civic occasions, building strong relationships with event organisers, community groups, sponsors and stakeholders, and coordinating permits, road closures, venues and operational planning to ensure seamless delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, project management or community development.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Sound organisational and budgeting experience.
• Customer-focused approach and helping others succeed.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience within local government, event permitting, health and safety, or volunteer coordination would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of Council-supported community events and civic occasions.
• Build strong relationships with event organisers, community groups, sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Support major strategic events to navigate Council processes and requirements.
• Coordinate event logistics, permits, road closures, venues and operational planning.
• Provide hands-on event support before, during and after events.
• Manage bookings and permits for parks, reserves, open spaces and filming activities.
• Work closely with internal Council teams to deliver seamless event outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to grow events, improve customer experiences and enhance Whanganui's reputation as an events destination.
• Support volunteers, casual staff and event delivery teams.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Community development

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Whanganui District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Events Lead to shape, support and deliver the district's key community celebrations, festivals and visitor events.

You’ll lead planning and delivery of Council-supported community events and civic occasions, building strong relationships with event organisers, community groups, sponsors and stakeholders, and coordinating permits, road closures, venues and operational planning to ensure seamless delivery.