End-to-End Events & Conference Planner — Flexible & Impactful

New Zealand Doctor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver matching to 6.75%

Flexible working (including work from

Career development programmes

Discounted on-site amenities

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a broad spectrum of events at City Campus. You will manage end-to-end delivery, budgets, and logistics for public lectures, open days, seminars, and more, collaborating across the University to ensure safe, polished events.

This full-time, permanent role offers a structured environment, a proactive team, and opportunities to support campus vibrancy and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating end-to-end events at scale.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital tools.
• Knowledge of NZ Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of events from concept to execution.
• Manage budgets and timelines for multiple events.
• Coordinate logistics and liaise with stakeholders across the University.
• Provide expert advice to ensure polished, safe events.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a broad spectrum of events at City Campus. You will manage end-to-end delivery, budgets, and logistics for public lectures, open days, seminars, and more, collaborating across the University to ensure safe, polished events.

This full-time, permanent role offers a structured environment, a proactive team, and opportunities to support campus vibrancy and stakeholder relations.