Support the management of Westpac events
Career development opportunities
Britomart location

Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Due to an internal promotion, we have an Events Specialist role available for a highly motivated and highly organised individual. This role sits within our Employee Communications, Engagement and Events Team and works alongside Event Managers and Specialists who put together amazing events.

This is an exciting role supporting a very creative and hard-working Events Team to deliver different event experiences for customers, staff and the community. The nature of this role means you are working to a yearly calendar of events which vary in location and times of the day.

Support the Events Team with the management of events including communications, customer experience, response mechanisms, invitations and RSVP lists which are managed through an event registration platform (STOVA), signage requests and bookings, and event calendar management

Ability to execute both in person events and online/virtual events (Teams Town Hall/Webinars)
Liaise with business partners to ensure engagement and alignment to deliver the agreed event
Ensure events are consistent with Westpac’s brand framework
Ensure invoices are received, checked for accuracy, records kept and paid on time
Ensure budgets are well estimated, accurate and provided to the appropriate key stakeholder
Risk assessment to be completed specifically for external venues
Ensure all business objectives are clear and agreed

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Knowledge and experience in a support role within the Events Management industry
Knowledge and experience with both in person and online/virtual events: webcasts, live streaming, webinars, Teams Town Hall Events
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Organised and efficient with the ability to build and manage working relationships effectively to achieve work and team related goals.
Have a can-do and a positive winning attitude, with a collaborative approach
Resilience to deal with adversity
Passionate about delivering events
Strong work ethics, and flexibility to meet varying work locations and hours

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:
3 March 2025

Events Specialist

Westpac New Zealand

Events Specialist

Westpac New Zealand

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