Events Assistant

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking an Events Assistant on a casual basis to support Faculty Events within Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law. The role focuses on setting up spaces, preparing materials, and providing on-site event support.

Key duties include assisting with academic seminars and workshops, coordinating logistics, and facilitating weekly and ad hoc events. Candidates should be highly organised, adaptable and capable of multitasking under pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and work independently to complete tasks and support event delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Events Coordinator including setting up and packing down event spaces, preparing event materials (name badges, signage), providing on-site support during events.
• Assisting with logistics academic seminars and workshops.
• Facilitating regular weekly and ad hoc events.

Skills

Multitask under pressure

Organised & adaptable

Communication & interpersonal

Time management skills

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university and one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence.Our...

• Can you multitask and work well under pressure?
• Are you a highly organised and adaptable individual?
• Have you got strong communication and interpersonal abilities?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Events Assistant to join Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law on a casual basis to support Faculty Events.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Events Coordinator including setting up and packing down event spaces, preparing event materials (name badges, signage), providing on-site support during events.
• Assisting with logistics academic seminars and workshops.
• Facilitating regular weekly and ad hoc events.

You will be a highly organised and adaptable individual who is able to problem solve and is detail oriented.

Key requirements:

• Ability to take direction and work independently to complete tasks and support event delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Close date for vacancy: 09 October 2027.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sherry Elliott ([e-mail]).

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

About Us

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.