Hybrid Events & Conference Planner — End-to-End Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks of annual leave

KiwiSaver matching up to 6.75%

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave options

Career development programmes

Discounted on-site amenities

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a wide range of high-quality events at Waipapa Taumata Rau on the City Campus. This full-time, permanent role manages both in-person and virtual events, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and polished delivery.

Reporting to the Event and Operations Manager, you will develop concepts, timelines, budgets and logistics, providing expert advice while balancing multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• End-to-end event coordination experience across diverse events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tech-savvy.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end events including public lectures, student and staff celebrations, recruitment events, stakeholder dinners and more.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the University to ensure events run smoothly and reflect core purpose.
• Develop concepts, timelines, budgets and logistics to deliver polished and well-executed events.

Skills

End-to-end event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and financial management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced Event and Conference Planner to deliver a wide range of high-quality events at Waipapa Taumata Rau on the City Campus. This full-time, permanent role manages both in-person and virtual events, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and polished delivery.

Reporting to the Event and Operations Manager, you will develop concepts, timelines, budgets and logistics, providing expert advice while balancing multiple priorities in a