Events Advisor

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.  We have established offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and a new office in Queenstown | Tāhuna.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

Our national business services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including, marketing, business development and client experience; hospitality and events; finance and business analysis, HR, communications, IT; research, knowledge management and legal support; reception and general business support.

About the role

This is an amazing opportunity to support our National Business Development, Marketing & Communications team. You will coordinate and leverage events, sponsorships and third-party conferences, whilst supporting the firm's business development initiatives. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Event planning and administration, including, preparing and updating guestlists, invitations, creating run sheets and looking after post-event activity.
• Work closely with the Events & Sponsorship Manager and Services team to ensure the smooth running and coordination of our national events and sponsorships across all three of the firm's offices.
• Proactively identify client entertainment options and generate event ideas.
• Host and attend events - you will meet and greet the attendees and ensure the event runs smoothly from start to finish.
• Coordinate and assist with the communications and profiling of events and other external and internal communications, including via social media.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, partners, legal staff, catering and services teams about upcoming events and requirements.
• Assist with CRM Management and ensuring our contact database and details are kept up to date.
• Maintain and update events internal information, calendars and spreadsheets.

About you 

If you are an enthusiastic events professional looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you.  You might be a seasoned events advisor, or a coordinator looking for a step up.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an event management/coordination and/or administration role/s
• Strong administrative experience and attention to detail.
• High quality client service delivery, with a focus on the overall excellent client experience.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, able to multi-task and think ahead.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines, responding to change, and competing priorities
• Previous experience in a professional services or corporate environment would be advantageous.
• A strong service focus with the ability to listen and understand the essential requirements of different areas of the firm.
• Ability to build connections and work collaboratively as part of a team, while also taking initiative and working autonomously when required.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Benefits 

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes; and
• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives.

How to apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Michaela Reid on