Events Coordinator

Pahekoheko | Engagement

Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Permanent and Fixed Term positions
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kairuruku Huinga. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We are seeking two creative and motivated Events Coordinators to join the UC Communications, Marketing and Events team. One role is a permanent position, and the other is a fixed term role covering parental leave until December 2026. Both roles play a vital part in delivering impactful events that contribute to our strategic goals and enhance our reputation.

You will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating and executing events and engagement activities for the purpose of student recruitment, student retention and stakeholder engagement. You will manage and facilitate the end-to-end delivery of events, including conferences and sponsorship events. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners and vendors, manage expectations and ensure everyone is committed to the event objectives, attendee experience and delivery outcomes.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced Event Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideally you will have at least 3 years of experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement gained through on the job experience and a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Your creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to upholding cultural practices and traditions set you apart. You have a working knowledge of marketing principles, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service orientation. Proficiency in project management software is a plus, and competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is highly valued. You will actively embrace and promote the University's values, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work within a team that exemplifies our university values and is committed to professional growth and development. The Communications, Marketing and Events team drives the awareness and reputation of UC through engaging Communications, Marketing, events and public relations. We focus on ensuring that our powerful stories are communicated to the world, that we celebrate our achievements, and that we stand out as a university that makes a positive difference to people's lives. Our mission is to promote UC's impactful research, accessible education and people who make a difference, strengthening its reputation in local, national and international spheres of influence and support, in ways that serve the goals of the 2020 – 2030 Strategic Vision.

For more information about our team, please visit us here.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us:

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit

The closing date for this position is: 17th November 2025 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in Aotearoa New Zealand then you may also be considered.