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Bids Manager

4 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Business Events Wellington Full time

Bids Manager – International bids

Bring your love and passion of Te Upoko o Te Ika and join a talented team supporting our organisation to showcase our region as a place to host conferences and events.

You are a seasoned Business Event Professional who can successfully attract AND secure conferences and events for the Wellington region.

Please note: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for approximately 3 months, due to parental leave.

Ideally starting 9 June and finishing mid to late September.

What you'll do

  1. As our BEW Bids Manager, you'll be responsible for:
  2. Managing the development and preparation of financial feasibility studies (supported by TNZ) to determine whether a conference is viable to host in New Zealand.
  3. Managing the development and preparation of international bids so that each year the number of international business events identified in the Business Events Wellington Sales and Marketing Plan is achieved.
  4. Management of the bid process to achieve the conversion of bids as set out in the annual Business Events Wellington Sales and Marketing Plan.
  5. Maintaining close working relationships with key organisations and industry bodies e.g. Universities, Tourism New Zealand, PCO's, ICCA, BEIA, Hotels, etc.
  6. Attending Business Events sector events that support the development of business for Tākina.

About you

  1. Proven results in a business development or project management role, within the business events or conference sector. Ideally within New Zealand, or you have significant knowledge of our industry.
  2. Specialising in selling Wellington as a destination and adapting to different clients and changing scenarios. You love finding solutions, getting the mahi done, and meeting bid deadlines.
  3. Enjoy the mix of autonomous responsibilities while working within your own team and across the wider organisation.
  4. Detail oriented, able to work to strict deadlines and manage client deliverables.
  5. Exceptional communication skills, building rapport and fostering relationships with people from all walks of life, and levels of seniority.
  6. Proactive and creative thinker, contributing to strategies to drive the sales pipeline.
  7. Pride in your results, quality of work, customer centric and caring for your stakeholders, ensuring they receive the best experience.

About us

Business Events Wellington (BEW) is a division of WellingtonNZ who are shamelessly passionate about attracting conferences, conventions and events into the Wellington region.

WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with 'Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all'. Our organisation loves this wonderful region we call home and want to make it famous as the most creative place in New Zealand to live, work, visit and play.

Why people love it here

WellingtonNZ and BEW truly values its people and is committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive, have fun and make a difference for the Wellington region.

We have all the things you would expect from a great employer – flexible working options that can be tailor made for you, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments, quiet spaces, and encouragement to bring your best self to work.

Apply today

If you think this fixed-term opportunity is for you, and you are ready to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region thrive, then apply today

Want to know more before applying? For a confidential conversation please email Kirsty at people@wellingtonnz.com.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter (OR feel free to send us a sales video with your CV) telling us why our team is the right one for you. Applications close 14 April 2025. We will be shortlisting as we go, and we may close applications early.

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you will hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ and cannot support your visa application process or sponsor you.

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