Head of Events

Permanent role based in Parnell with 2 days WFH
- Opportunity to travel - Global Events
- Impressive perks including parking

This opportunity to join one of NZ’s fastest-growing startups. With over 30 million users worldwide, their growth trajectory is seriously impressive. They are a thriving international organization filled to the brim with talented, creative, and passionate people
- Permanent role based in Parnell with 2 days WFH
- Opportunity to travel - Global Events
- Impressive perks including parking

Our client's user base is growing by the day. With a fast-growing team based across Auckland, the USA, South Africa, and Brazil. This is your chance to join the team and become an integral member of their growth while shaping your future, and having fun doing it

**Position Overview**: As the Head of Events your role is to help further elevate and execute the event strategy. That means you’ll play a key role across the organization, partnering closely with the marketing and sales teams to raise brand awareness, increase consideration, and drive pipeline, aligning your plans to wider marketing and sales objectives. This role will require significant travel both domestically and internationally.

You’ll be working with a team full of agile, flexible and open-minded people who want to make a difference in the world (and enjoy the process too)

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and oversee the implementation of event strategy, using data-driven insights to drive pipeline growth, increase brand awareness, and highlight their value to educators.
- Integrate event plans with broader marketing and sales strategies, aligning on a cohesive, cross-channel approach that maximizes ROI.
- Implement rigorous financial control procedures in collaboration with the Finance team, developing and managing comprehensive event budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to planned costs.
- Lead the full cycle of event planning and execution, from thorough pre-event planning to detailed post-event follow-through, to enhance future events and drive better results.
- Effectively manage a team of two Event Specialists, fostering a productive, collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and high performance.
- Champion the creation and development of exhibit properties, promotional materials, and merchandise, collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver engaging event experiences.
- Serve as the primary on-site contact during events, managing logistics from supply delivery and attendee registration to the on-site organization and event breakdown.
- Ensure all events align with the brand strategy and guidelines and offer attendees exceptional experiences.

**About You**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an event-focused marketing role.
- Excellent budget management, project management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrable experience in managing direct reports across multiple projects.
- Agile thinking, along with a commercial and customer-centric mindset.
- Ambitious self-starter able to work autonomously, take initiative, and roll up your sleeves to get things done.
- A team player. You’ll be part of an extremely collaborative and supportive team committed to your success, and we all work together
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage your workload, and clearly communicate those priorities to your team and stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You should be able to seamlessly integrate and communicate with geographically dispersed team members and points of contact.
- Flexibility to travel extensively as required by the role.

**What you get out of it**
- Working for a people-first employer that is on an inspiring mission to build the future of education while changing the lives of millions
- A flexible working approach that is truly flexible to your needs
- Learning and development opportunities and the chance to grow and shape your future with Kami
- A diverse and challenging role
- Travel
- Parking
- Brunches and Lunches provided
- Dog-friendly office

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team that transforms ideas into extraordinary events, we'd love to hear from you.

Click APPLY below or to find out more information, please contact
**Brittany Hanchet **at

**Please note we are only accepting applicants currently living in New Zealand with a current working visa