Manager Event Planning

**Title**:Manager Event Planning**:

- Date: 29 Aug 2025
- Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
- Description:

- **Create impact through high-profile conventions and expos that drive Auckland’s cultural and economic growth**:

- **Thrive in a creative, fun team environment with supportive leadership and a shared passion for excellence**:

- **Lead with purpose in a role that blends strategic thinking, hands-on delivery, and people development**

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland’s reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. As an Auckland Council-Controlled Organisation, we deliver a co-ordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural, social benefits for our residents and visitors, as well as driving investment and innovation, to support Auckland businesses to thrive.**Auckland Conventions Venues & Events**is the division dedicated to organising business events, formal dinners, and private functions within our diverse venue portfolio.

**He angitūtanga: The Opportunity**

As Manager, Event Planning, you’ll lead a specialised team of Event Planners to deliver exceptional business events. You’ll:

- Champion best-in-class event planning and delivery
- Mentor and develop your team through coaching, training, and performance support
- Drive cross-department collaboration and ensure aligned execution of Convention activities across the broader venue portfolio
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Monitor financials, audits, and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the Manager, Event Planning for Live Experiences to ensure consistency and excellence across all event streams
- Lead strategic projects and new business initiatives with high-quality project management

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**He kōrero mōu: About You**

You’re a confident people leader with a passion for events and a track record of delivering outstanding results. You bring:

- Proven experience in business event planning and team leadership
- Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
- A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
- A thorough understanding and proactive approach to event-related risk management
- Experience in conflict resolution and managing multiple priorities
- Knowledge of venue management best practices, liquor licensing laws, and food safety regulations
- A natural ability to build authentic connections and lead through influence and inspiration

You’re driven to support and grow your team, exceed customer expectations, and contribute meaningfully to Auckland’s event landscape.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

At TAU, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Ready to Make Your Mark?

**Applications close 5pm Sunday 21 September 2025.**

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**He kōrero mō Tātaki: About Tātaki**:
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.