New Zealand Job Openings
University of Canterbury
Events Coordinator
Christchurch
FULL TIME & PART TIME
September 10, 2024
Engagement
Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Events Coordinator. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are seeking a creative and motivated Events Coordinator to join the UC Communications and Events team and play a vital role in delivering impactful events that contribute to our strategic goals and enhance our reputation. You will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating and executing events and engagement activities for the purpose of student recruitment, student retention and stakeholder engagement. You will manage and facilitate the end-to-end delivery of events, including conferences and sponsorship events. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners and vendors, manage expectations and ensure everyone is committed to the event objectives, attendee experience and delivery outcomes.
Mōu | Who You Are
You are an experienced Event Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Event Management and have 1-3 years of experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Your creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to upholding cultural practices and traditions set you apart. You have a working knowledge of marketing principles, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus. Proficiency in project management software is a plus, and competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is highly valued. You will actively embrace and promote the University's values, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work within a team that exemplifies our university values and is committed to professional growth and development.
The Communications and Events team drives the awareness and reputation of UC through delivering engaging communications, events and public relations.
We focus on ensuring that our powerful stories are communicated to the world, that we celebrate our achievements, and that we stand out as a university that makes a positive difference to people's lives.
Our mission is to promote UC's impactful research, accessible education and people who make a difference, strengthening its reputation in local, national and international spheres of influence and support, in ways that serve the goals of the 2020 - 2030 Strategic Vision
To learn more about the exciting range of events our Event Coordinators lead, including campus celebrations and key university milestones, visit our Regular Events and Celebrations page.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. Find more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/
For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 17th September 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in Aotearoa New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Events Coordinator. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are seeking a creative and motivated Events Coordinator to join the UC Communications and Events team and play a vital role in delivering impactful events that contribute to our strategic goals and enhance our reputation. You will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating and executing events and engagement activities for the purpose of student recruitment, student retention and stakeholder engagement. You will manage and facilitate the end-to-end delivery of events, including conferences and sponsorship events. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners and vendors, manage expectations and ensure everyone is committed to the event objectives, attendee experience and delivery outcomes.
Mōu | Who You Are
You are an experienced Event Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Event Management and have 1-3 years of experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Your creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to upholding cultural practices and traditions set you apart. You have a working knowledge of marketing principles, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus. Proficiency in project management software is a plus, and competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is highly valued. You will actively embrace and promote the University's values, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work within a team that exemplifies our university values and is committed to professional growth and development.
The Communications and Events team drives the awareness and reputation of UC through delivering engaging communications, events and public relations.
We focus on ensuring that our powerful stories are communicated to the world, that we celebrate our achievements, and that we stand out as a university that makes a positive difference to people's lives.
Our mission is to promote UC's impactful research, accessible education and people who make a difference, strengthening its reputation in local, national and international spheres of influence and support, in ways that serve the goals of the 2020 - 2030 Strategic Vision
To learn more about the exciting range of events our Event Coordinators lead, including campus celebrations and key university milestones, visit our Regular Events and Celebrations page.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. Find more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/
For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 17th September 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in Aotearoa New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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Job Details
Reference #
22055
Posted on
11 Sep 2024
Closes on
17 Sep 2024 23:59
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Administration, Communications, Marketing
Job level(s)
Entry/Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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