Conference & Events Coordinator

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Full training provided

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work options

Proactive health days

Accommodation and F&B discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Wellington is seeking a Conference & Events Coordinator to join our Sales & Marketing team. You will manage client enquiries for meetings, conferences and events, securing the right business at the right price while delivering on the InterContinental brand promise.

The role requires building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, coordinating the planning and execution of each event, and maintaining detailed client profiles to ensure exceptional guest

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to multitask a high-volume workload while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, employees and third parties.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Smart appearance and uniform wear.
• Delphi/Opera/Concerto knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients hosting meetings, conferences and events.
• Secure the right business at the right price while delivering on the InterContinental brand promise.
• Coordinate planning and execution with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive client profiles to deliver exceptional guest experiences and repeat business.

Job description

Adjacent to Wellington’s waterfront, InterContinental Wellington is the most centrally-located and experienced global five-star hotel in New Zealand’s capital city. InterContinental Wellington is host to outstanding culinary excellence and an array of 5 Food & Beverage outlets to suit every occasion.

We are looking for a fantastic Conference & Events Co-ordinator to join our close-knit Sales & Marketing department.

Your day to day

The Conference & Events Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for clients looking to host meetings, conferences and events at InterContinental Wellington. The role is responsible for securing the right business at the right price while consistently delivering on the InterContinental brand promise.

Success in this position requires building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication throughout the planning and execution process. A high level of attention to detail is essential, alongside accurate administration, effective coordination, and the maintenance of comprehensive client profiles to deliver exceptional guest experiences and repeat business.

The role plays a key part in ensuring every event is planned and executed to the highest standard, contributing to the hotel's commercial success and reputation for excellence.

What We Need From You

• A minimum of one year's experience in an administrative role is required
• Experience multitasking a high-volume workload while working to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, employees & third parties
• Great attention to detail
• Look smart - wear your uniform with pride
• Delphi/ Opera / Concerto knowledge a advantage

What We Offer

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including:

• paid birthday leave
• full training provided
• additional parental leave benefits
• flexible work options
• proactive health days

Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG. In addition to the always-popular hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts, our discount retail platform makes your pay go even further. We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.