Events and Marketing Coordinator

Events & Marketing Coordinator Location: Massey University Manawatū Campus (Palmerston North). Term: Full-time, Permanent. Are you an accomplished events professional ready to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale weddings, conferences, dinners, and corporate functions in one of the region's premier event environments? What will set you apart We are looking for an experienced events professional who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and has a proven track record delivering large-scale events from concept through to execution. This is not an entry-level events role. Our venues host a diverse and continuous calendar of events throughout the year, including weddings, conferences, dinners, corporate functions, and community events. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating multiple events simultaneously, managing complex logistics, liaising with clients and suppliers, and ensuring seamless delivery for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large functions involving hundreds of guests. Experience working within hospitality venues, conference facilities, event management organisations, tertiary institutions, hotels, convention centres, or similar environments will be highly regarded. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven experience coordinating and delivering large-scale events, conferences, corporate functions, weddings, dinners, or high-volume catered events on a regular basis. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events concurrently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and customer service. Experience working with event logistics including venue setup, catering coordination, supplier management, run sheets, risk management, and event delivery. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, catering teams, and internal stakeholders. Experience supporting marketing initiatives, including social media, promotional campaigns, and event marketing activities. Experience with audio-visual technology, event presentation systems, or coordinating AV requirements would be an advantage. A qualification in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience). Availability and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required. Salary Band $60,069 - $84,876 per annum. Benefits Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family Special staff rates available for campus gym membership Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ Access to a wonderful on-Campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū and Auckland campuses Comprehensive professional development and training programmes Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply) This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled events coordinator to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of weddings, conferences, dinners, corporate functions, and major catered events. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for delivering seamless events, and are ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Applications close Sunday 09 August 2026, 11:00pm. Don't delay – applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence before the closing date. Desired Skills and Experience Event Coordination, Event Management, Conference Management, Wedding Coordination, Corporate Events, Function Planning, Hospitality Management, Venue Management, Event Logistics, Catering Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Project Coordination, Event Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Promotions, Marketing Campaigns, Customer Service, Audio Visual Coordination, Risk Management, Budget Management, Run Sheet Development, Operations Coordination, Relationship Building, Multi-Event Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communications, Event Delivery, Conference Services, Hospitality Operations, Venue Operations, Community Events, Administrative Coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr