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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Events Manager

Wellington

FULL TIME

October 30, 2024

Job Description

EVENTS MANAGER
As our national museum, we are renowned for being a bold, innovative, and inclusive institution. Our diverse range of exhibitions, public programs, and events are designed to inspire, educate, and engage visitors from all over the world. Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Māori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum in small and large ways.
We are seeking a self-motivated, high-energy Event Manager who shares our passion for delivering memorable, culturally rich experiences and can bring a high level of expertise and leadership to our events team. This person will lead the design, strategic planning, promotion, facilitation, and delivery of world-class events that align with Te Papa's strategic goal and are commercially viable.

To be successful in the role, you'll bring:

At least 5 years proven work experience in event management, event business development, event delivery and event coordination. preferably within the cultural, arts, or hospitality sectors. Experience managing large-scale events is essential.
Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of New Zealand's cultural landscape, with a commitment to Te Papa's bicultural values and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Ability to exercise tikanga Māori, including a basic understanding of te reo Māori
You'll be a self-starter, highly motivated and excited to develop relationships with clients and plan the delivery of key events with exceptional service, attention to detail will be your superpower. You will have creativity, vision and a passion for people, Arts and Culture

Applicants must be able to work flexible full-time hours, including evenings and weekends. This role requires helping to set up and break down the events, as well as running the event, therefore a level of physical fitness and ability to remain standing for a period of time is required.

Please see https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/help-guide-for-job-candidates#why for advertised benefits of working at Te Papa. If you thrive in a flexible working environment and are ready to take the next step in your event career, please apply online with your CV and cover letter today.
The full salary range for this position is $67,669 - $93,045 per annum. Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 13 November 2024
For enquiries about this role please reach out to Emily Dwyer, Head of Events: emily.dwyer@tepapa.govt.nz

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand. Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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