Event Operations Manager

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Microhire Pty Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to join our team at Microhire Pty. This role will be responsible for managing the operations department and technical resources, ensuring seamless execution of events.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the events industry, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach. They should also be capable of working independently and taking full responsibility for managing the operations department and technical resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understanding the crew's skills and capabilities to efficiently assign them to events where they can contribute most effectively
  • Managing the venue calendar and planning labour and equipment allocations between events
  • Resolving equipment shortages and arranging transfers from the base warehouse
  • Taking ownership of transfers in and out of the venue and overseeing delivery and return - or delegate to onsite crew
  • Coordinating with the venue operations team and maintaining the venue logistics spreadsheet while handling ad hoc venue requests
  • Attending Event Order Meetings with all venue departments and raising any concerns

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous administrative experience, ideally within a trade or hospitality team
  • Proficiency in CRM or other sales and client management software (RentalPoint experience is a plus)
  • A strong understanding of financial considerations related to labour, operations, and logistics
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate event-related tasks
  • Highly organised, systematic, and able to prioritise effectively
  • Capable of or showing potential to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and implementing new processes

**Benefits**

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary and bonuses
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • The opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile events


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