Position Overview
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for events, marketing and communication? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts decision-making and event success?

We’re looking for an Event Specialist (Marketing and Communications) to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing high-profile events at Te Kunenga ki Purehūroa Massey University as maternity cover for a 12 month fixed-term. In this role within the Students and Global Engagement team, you will:

• Enhance the promotion, planning, and delivery of events with your marketing and communication expertise.
• Optimise operations, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with senior leaders, providing key insights ensuring informed decision-making, fostering strong relationships and seamless collaboration.
• Be hands-on in delivering exceptional events, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest level.
• Recognise the importance of our Te Tiriti aspirations and elements of tikanga and manaakitanga across all events-related activity.

The salary band for this position is $79,009 - $111,028 (2024) based on skills and experience.

As a key senior player in the Marketing and Communications portfolio, you will be part of the action across our Auckland, Manawatū and Wellington campuses. Whether you are based in Auckland, Manawatū, or Wellington, you will collaborate with our talented team to bring life to a range of exciting events and sponsorships. From campus celebrations to flagship national events, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the success of each event and return to key stakeholders, including our generous sponsors.

• University Orientation twice a year in February and July
• Graduation ceremonies
• Open Days – our largest August recruitment events, on campus and online
• National Fieldays
• Blues Sporting Awards
• New Zealand Food Awards
• Alumni Events
• Building and facility openings

The ability to travel at times during the year is essential and you will need to be in good physical shape to tackle the demands of event days.

It is essential that you have the following experience:

• A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, event management or a similar field
• 5+ years’ experience in events, project management, marketing, communications or public relations, ideally gained in a large or complex organisation.
• A broad understanding of digital marketing and advertising, public relations, social media and web, best practice and trends and ability to incorporate these into marketing strategies.
• Proficiency in web and event management digital systems (e.g. Squarespace, Eventbrite, Slido).
• Competency in, or a desire and willingness to undertake professional development in, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and Te Tiriti principles.
• A current New Zealand Drivers Licence for the purpose of attending events, and meeting with sponsors and stakeholders.

And desirable to have:

• An understanding of the public and/or education sector.
• A strong relationship management background with experience delivering requirements for multiple brands under one parent sponsorship brand.
• An understanding of paid advertising campaigns and experience working with partners to leverage advertising opportunities while complementing wider brand campaigns.
• An understanding of design tools (InDesign, Figma) and experience using web platforms such Squarespace, Knack and Eventbrite.
• Managed budgets for events and activities with an exceptional eye for detail.

If you have a proven track record in marketing, communication, event and relationship management – and you’re ready to make a real impact – we want to hear from you!

Online applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews may take place prior to the role closing date of Sunday 13 April 2025, 11.30pm.

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