Students and Global Engagement
Wellington
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Events Coordinator to join our Massey Events and Sponsorship team!
If you are creative, have an eye for logistics, love bringing new ideas to life, and are passionate about creating a great student and stakeholder experience - we want to hear from you!
As part of the Marketing and Communications portfolio, the Massey Events and Sponsorship team works across the Auckland, Manawatū, and Wellington campuses. While this role is based at our Pukeahu campus in Wellington, you will collaborate with team members and teams across campus locations to deliver the major University events.
These events include but are not limited to the following:
- Orientation twice a year in February and July
- Graduation ceremonies throughout the year
- Open days - our biggest recruitment and profile-raising events
- Blues Sporting Awards in October
- New Zealand Food Awards in October
- Alumni events
- Building and facility openings
The ability to travel at times during the year is essential, as is a reasonable level of fitness due to event days being physically demanding.
The salary band for this position is $56,622 - $80,006 (2024) based on skills and experience.
It is preferable that you have the following experience:
- Managing and delivering a range of events and activities
- Working in the tertiary environment
- A tertiary qualification is desirable
- Keeping within and managing budgets for events and activities
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Strong customer service orientation
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Good digital literacy skills
- An awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand society
- The ability to think outside the box and be creative
- High level of initiative
- To be a reliable and positive team member with a can-do attitude
- Full, clean driver's licence is required
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers the following:
- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees
- Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
- Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
- Special staff rates available for campus gym membership
- Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ
- Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū and Auckland campuses
- Comprehensive professional development and training programmes
- Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply)
If you're ready to bring your creativity, organisational skills, and passion for events to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in shaping memorable experiences for students, staff, and stakeholders while working on some of Massey’s most high-profile events. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team making a real impact!
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may be held prior to the closing date.
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Reference number: SGE_ES_332_03/25
For further information and to apply online, visit: https://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
