Event Coordinator

LN Team Event Holdings Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Six months caregiver leave

Job summary

LN Team Event Holdings Limited in Christchurch is seeking an organised Event Coordinator to help plan, advance and deliver the summer event calendar. You’ll manage on-site delivery across site infrastructure, contractors, volunteers, signage, accessibility and compliance for a fast-paced festival and event schedule.

The role requires hands-on operations experience with outdoor or festival events, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Background in event operations, production or coordination (outdoor/festival style is a plus).
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Confident working with contractors, suppliers, volunteers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, advancing and delivery of the summer event calendar, including bump-in, event days and bump-out.
• Manage workstreams like toilets, power, water and waste from planning through post-event close-out.
• Coordinate with contractors/suppliers on schedules, site access, accreditation and signage requirements.
• Support the Vendor Manager and coordinate site logistics for sponsor/partner activations, workshops and seminar spaces.
• Recruit and coordinate school, sporting and community volunteer groups, including briefings and event-day requirements.
• Compile contractor SSSPs, insurance certificates and inductions; handle accessibility enquiries for the Access Manager.
• Maintain contact lists, schedules and trackers; check supplier invoices against services.

Skills

Event operations

Contractor coordination

H&S and compliance

Multitasking

Spreadsheet proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

About Team Event: Team Event is a full-service event production company delivering some of Australasia's most loved festivals and consumer events, including Electric Avenue, The Great Kiwi Beer Festival and Nostalgia, plus huge one-off concerts in Hagley Park. As part of the Live Nation Group, we're a creative, fast-moving team that makes big events happen. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

Are you an organised and hands-on event all-rounder looking for an exciting new opportunity in Christchurch? As our Event Coordinator, you'll help plan, advance and deliver our summer event calendar, from the first advancing conversations through to on-site delivery and post-event close-out. You'll be the one keeping the operational side of each event humming, across site infrastructure, contractors, volunteers, signage, accessibility and compliance. This is a 4-month fixed term opportunity over our busy summer season.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the planning, advancing and delivery of our summer event calendar, with hands-on support during bump-in, event days and bump-out.
• Manage workstreams like toilets, power, water and waste, from advancing through to post-event close-out.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers on schedules, site access and accreditation, and keep signage and radio requirements on track.
• Support the Vendor Manager and coordinate site logistics for sponsor and partner activations, workshops and seminar spaces.
• Recruit and coordinate school, sporting and community volunteer groups, including allocations, briefings and event-day requirements.
• Compile contractor SSSPs, insurance certificates and inductions, and manage accessibility enquiries for the Access Manager.
• Maintain contact lists, schedules and trackers, and check supplier invoices against agreed services after each event.

What you’ll bring

• Background in event operations, production or coordination, ideally with outdoor or festival style events.
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Confident working with contractors, suppliers, volunteers and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of event H&S requirements, including SSSPs and contractor compliance.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, trackers and general office software.
• Available for variable hours, including weekends, long event days and physical on-site conditions.

The Benefits

• A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
• A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life.
• A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.
• Generous vacation
• Healthcare
• Retirement benefits
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips.
• Access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program.

Equal Opportunities

• We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.
• You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
• We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and Homelife.
• As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
• It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.