Senior Event Manager

HQ New Zealand; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HQ New Zealand is seeking a Senior Event Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of bespoke business events in Queenstown, with some travel. Based at our Queenstown head office, you will build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and tourism partners, and manage budgets, timelines and on-site delivery.

You should have a genuine career in event management with at least five years of dedicated experience, a proven track record across a diverse range of events, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• A genuine career in event management with a minimum of five years' dedicated experience.
• A proven track record delivering a diverse range of events from concept through to completion.
• Strong business acumen and experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Tourism industry experience would be an advantage.
• Experience with conference registration software would be highly regarded.
• Outstanding communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of bespoke business events, conferences and incentive programmes.
• Building strong relationships with business clients, suppliers and tourism partners.
• Managing event budgets, timelines and logistics from planning through to on-site delivery.
• Coordinating multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively with the HQ team to deliver outstanding client experiences.

Skills

Event management

Relationship management

Budget management

Timeline coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Registration software

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join the team behind some of Queenstown's most memorable business events.

Our team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager to join our Queenstown head office.

HQ New Zealand has spent more than 25 years creating bespoke incentive programmes, conferences and events for business clients from around the world. Every programme is designed to showcase the very best experiences Queenstown and New Zealand have to offer.

This full-time position, based in Queenstown with some travel required, offers an exciting opportunity for a career-minded professional to deliver unforgettable experiences while showcasing one of the world's most spectacular destinations.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the end-to-end delivery of bespoke business events, conferences and incentive programmes.

Building strong relationships with business clients, suppliers and tourism partners.

Managing event budgets, timelines and logistics from planning through to on-site delivery.

Coordinating multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Working collaboratively with the HQ team to deliver outstanding client experiences.

We're looking for someone with:

A genuine career in event management with a minimum of five years' dedicated experience.

A proven track record delivering a diverse range of events from concept through to completion.

Strong business acumen and experience working with senior stakeholders.

Tourism industry experience would be an advantage.

Experience with conference registration software would be highly regarded.

Outstanding communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

The ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

If you're looking for more than "just another event role", this is an opportunity to join a talented, collaborative team delivering world-class experiences. You'll enjoy genuine variety, plenty of responsibility, and the satisfaction of creating events that leave lasting memories for guests from around the globe.