Event Planning Advisor

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Seize this opportunity of a lifetime and embark on a remarkable career working on the establishment of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

As the largest facility of its kind in the country, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is set to revolutionize recreation and sport in Otautahi Experience world-class aquatic and indoor facilities that promise unparalleled excitement and leisure, drawing visitors from across Australasia to join in the adventure.

Picture this: nine indoor courts and an Olympic-sized lane pool alive with recreation and sport events, complemented by programmes and leisure activities, heart-pounding hydroslides and dive boards, an aquatic sensory experience, plus an incredible water adventure playground and splash deck for our tamariki, all serving the needs of our diverse community.

This amazing facility will open in late 2025 and complement the Council network of facilities across Otautahi including the Recreation and Sport Centres: Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Matatiki, Pioneer, Taiora QEII, Te Pou Toetoe, and Cowles Stadium.

More People. More Active. More Often. It's what we do.

It's our job and our privilege to help the people of Christchurch do the things that make us all feel good, healthy and happy every day - building strong hearts, strong whanau and strong communities.

We are now looking for an experienced Event Planning Advisor, with a background in supporting and guiding event owners and operators to deliver exceptional events within the Recreation, Sports and Events Unit.

About the role - Ko te mahi nei

Significantly contribute to our vision of being the preferred city, venue and event hosting partner of choice for the New Zealand sporting whanau (players, officials, organisations and spectators).

Key responsibilities will include:

  • working alongside event owners and RSE Staff to support the delivery of exceptional events for their participants, officials and spectators - it's your job to make it easy
  • liaising across teams to ensure staff and other facility users are aware of and excited to have high calibre events in our facilities
  • offering best practice advice regarding Event Planning, including Customer Flow and Access Management to ensure safe and seamless event delivery
  • providing expertise with event bidding when required.

About you - Ko Koe Tenei:

  • You will have previous experience in Event Planning at complex facilities - preferably in the recreation and sport industry
  • You will be well versed in the event eco system and bring those learnings to Otautahi
  • Ideally, you'll have practical knowledge of customer flow and traffic management to ensure solid plans are established with event owners
  • Your exceptional customer service will deliver a warm and friendly face of the Recreation, Sport and Event Unit at the Christchurch City Council
  • You will have strong interpersonal skills to ensure relationships established and maintained are mutually beneficial
  • You will be meticulous in your planning and process driven - from event run sheets through to event evaluations.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

Additional Information - Ko etahi atu korero:

  • Hours of work: Permanent, 40 hours per week. Your work schedule will be flexible to include weekends and/or outside of standard hours depending on event requirements
  • Salary: To be discussed with the successful applicant.
  • Location: This position is primarily based at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, Central City.

What's in it for you? - He aha nga hua ki a koe?

Working for the Recreation, Sport and Event Unit at the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

You will also benefit from:

  • access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
  • flexible working arrangements - adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
  • collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

E ka mauka whakahi e tu nei, e ka awa kopikopiko e rere nei i te nuku o te whenua, nei ra te reo maioha ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, tauti mai ki te whare o Parakiore; The name Parakiore has been gifted by Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga and fits perfectly as the name of the Christchurch City Council's newest facility, the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre. Parakiore was a Ngai Tuahuriri hero renowned for his resilience, determination and agility.

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