Conference & Events Coordinator

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel chain in Auckland is seeking a Conference & Events Coordinator to deliver exceptional experiences for guests and corporate clients. The role includes planning events, managing details, and ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in hospitality and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in conferencing or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest and corporate experiences.
• Plan meetings and events, conduct pre/post-event meetings with clients.
• Arrange meeting details including room set-ups.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through communication.
• Provide administrative support to the Conference & Events Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Hospitality management or equivalent

Tools

Opera/Delphi proficiency

Job description

Overview

We know that it's our team members unique personalities and passions that bring True Hospitality to life for our guests. As our new Conference & Events Coordinator, you could be leading the charge to build rapport quickly and manage multiple stakeholders.

What we need from you

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Delivering exceptional guest and corporate experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them
• Planning meetings, events and conduct pre-event & post-event meetings with clients and operational departments
• Arrange meeting details and events to include room set-ups, and billing instructions
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with your team and other departments
• Providing administrative support to the Conference & Events Manager

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality management or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in conferencing or related experience
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Opera/Delphi is preferred but not essential

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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