Position Description

This is an exciting time for Rotorua as we build back events in a post-Covid era. 

We are in search of high performing and passionate events professional for this key role within the Events Team.  Reporting to the Director of Events, you will bring your enthusiasm, ideas and know-how to help create a sea change to the way we attract, invest, develop and deliver events across the region. 

You will need energy and initiative, strong organisational and communication skills, maturity and a 'can do' attitude. Experience with Ungerboeck or a similar CRM software is an advantage, along with the ability to work across our venues and types of events.

Rotorua embodies the spirit of manaakitanga and is the heart of Te Arawa. We aspire to be the centre for Maori culture and contemporary expression and to use the events sector to inspire the hearts and minds of our people and our visitors.  This is a rare and exciting opportunity for dynamic leaders to make a real difference to both the events sector and the economic and wellbeing of the Rotorua community.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi.  We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Think you're up for the challenge? Check out the Position Description and send us your application now!

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Any offer of employment from the Rotorua Lakes Council will be conditional upon you being fully vaccinated and providing suitable evidence of vaccination or medical exemption.