Events & Conference Planner - Hybrid & Impact

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver/matching up to 6.75%

Flexible working arrangements, incl. W

Parental leave options

Career development programmes

Job summary

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a wide range of high-quality events at City Campus. You will manage end-to-end delivery, including public lectures, student and staff celebrations, recruitment events, seminars and webinars.

You will develop concepts, timelines, budgets, and logistics, provide expert advice to stakeholders, and ensure events are polished, safe, and well executed as part of the Event Services team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end coordination of diverse events.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience.
• Developed interpersonal and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end delivery of events including lectures, celebrations, open days and webinars.
• Develop concepts, timelines, budgets and logistics for events.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders to ensure polished, safe events.
• Collaborate with the Event Services team to support the University community.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a wide range of high-quality events at City Campus. You will manage end-to-end delivery, including public lectures, student and staff celebrations, recruitment events, seminars and webinars.

You will develop concepts, timelines, budgets, and logistics, provide expert advice to stakeholders, and ensure events are polished, safe, and well executed as part of the Event Services team