Major Events Coordinator

Role

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2026, 30 hours per week. Reporting to the Head of Major Events, you will provide essential support that enables the team to host world-class events for the city. You will help keep systems running smoothly, coordinate logistics, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You will support communications and databases, coordinate meetings, and prepare materials, helping the Major Events team bring events to life.

Responsibilities

• Providing admin support for the Major Events team
• Helping to organise tickets and hosting for major events
• Supporting city activation projects – bringing events to life across the city
• Preparing materials for presentations and communications
• Managing the Major Events CRM and assisting with EDMs when required
• Helping to maintain risk registers
• Coordinating meetings : scheduling, agenda preparation and minute taking

Qualifications

About ChristchurchNZ

Ko wai mātou (who we are) : ChristchurchNZ is the city’s economic development agency charged with working alongside local and central government and the private sector to stimulate sustainable economic activity in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

We aim to grow the Productivity, Liveability and Attractiveness of Ōtautahi Christchurch through our work with the business community, event delivery, urban development and visitor attraction.

We are driven by our organisational values – Open, Purposeful and Together. We are motivated by public good, and are committed to a resilient and sustainable future. We seek deep partnerships in all we do, including with mana whenua, and we are a committed partner of the CCC group.

What we offer

Ō mātou rawa (what we offer) :

Further information about the organisation and the position description can be found at ChristchurchNZ careers.

Apply and next steps

Apply Now

If you feel you possess the above qualities and are drawn by the opportunity to contribute to this influential organisation that is making a tangible difference to the city we live in, apply now submitting your cover letter and CV by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is fixed term until 30 / 06 / 2026. Applications will remain open until 21 October 2026 .

Other notes

Your application will include standard eligibility and background questions. The information collected is used in accordance with privacy and equality considerations.

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