Events Manager – 6 Month Contract

Stoppress; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An entertainment precinct in Auckland is looking for an experienced Event Manager for a 6-month contract starting ASAP. Responsibilities include planning major events, stakeholder management, and budget oversight. Ideal candidates will have senior-level events experience and strong project leadership skills. The role requires calmness under pressure and effective communication. Availability during the Christmas/New Year's period is essential.

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure and able to deliver in dynamic environments.
• Experience managing teams of contractors and casual staff.
• Strategic and creative thinking with brand and marketing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering major events and activations.
• Stakeholder management and event calendar management.
• Budget management and health and safety leadership.

Skills

Senior-level events and hospitality experience

Ability to create impactful experiential activations

Strong project leadership skills

Effective communication and negotiation

Excellent time management

Job description

Overview

Our client is an entertainment precinct, looking for an Event Manager to join their team over the busy summer period.

This is a 6 month contract with ASAP start. You will need to be available over the Christmas/New Years period. Reference #39040.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering major events and activations
• Stakeholder management
• Event calendar and project management
• Briefing creative and event messaging
• Budget management
• Health and safety leadership
• Event success tracking and reporting
• Focus on customer experience and revenue generation

Qualifications

• Senior-level events and hospitality experience
• Ability to create impactful experiential activations
• Strong project leadership skills
• Capacity to quickly deliver in dynamic environments
• Calm under pressure
• Experience managing teams of contractors and casual staff
• Effective communication and negotiation
• Strategic and creative thinking
• Excellent time management
• Brand and marketing knowledge
• Financial control and results reporting

You will be customer-focused and enjoy creating truly memorable experiences.

How to apply

Send your CV to Ginnaya Turner at The Creative Store, email [e-mail], or call The Creative Store on [phone] for more details.

Visit The Creative Store website to view all our jobs online: www.thecreativestore.co.nz

Due to the volume of applications, we can only reply to candidates who are suitable for our current roles.