Sports Events Coordinator - Hybrid, Growth & Community Impact

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Contractor role with potential longer‑

Exposure to diverse sporting events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Sports Events Coordinator to plan and run a variety of sporting events around Queenstown. The role combines logistics, budgeting, staff and volunteer coordination, and stakeholder liaison to deliver successful community and local tournaments.

Hybrid work is available with on-site event presence in Queenstown. You will develop schedules, manage vendors and sponsors, and lead post-event evaluations to drive improvements for future events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets within financial constraints.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends for event days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a range of sports events from inception to completion.
• Coordinate all logistics: venue booking, equipment rental, catering.
• Liaise with teams, athletes, officials and stakeholders for smooth communication.
• Develop event schedules, staffing plans and volunteer coordination.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses and ensure targets are met.
• Oversee on-site operations, ensure safety and timelines.
• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies.
• Manage relationships with vendors, sponsors and community partners.
• Conduct post-event reviews, collect feedback and report improvements.
• Ensure permits and approvals are obtained for events.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Communication

Budget management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Event Management

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Sports Events Coordinator to plan and run a variety of sporting events around Queenstown. The role combines logistics, budgeting, staff and volunteer coordination, and stakeholder liaison to deliver successful community and local tournaments.

Hybrid work is available with on-site event presence in Queenstown. You will develop schedules, manage vendors and sponsors, and lead post-event evaluations to drive improvements for future events.