Marketing and Events Manager

placeWellington calendar_month 

Role Summary**

The Events and Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing events, marketing campaigns, and communication strategies to enhance brand visibility, member engagement, and business objectives. This role requires a balance of strategic planning and hands-on execution, with a focus on sponsorship acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

**Key Responsibilities**
  • **Event Management:** Plan and execute conferences, trade shows, awards programs, and member engagement events, ensuring seamless execution and measurable impact.
  • **Marketing & Communications:** Develop and manage marketing campaigns, digital content, and brand communications to drive awareness and engagement.
  • **Sponsorship & Stakeholder Engagement:** Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, vendors, media partners, and internal teams to enhance brand reach and financial sustainability.
  • **Awards Program Management:** Oversee the annual awards program, ensuring all timelines, sponsorships, and promotional activities align with organizational goals.
  • **Data & Performance Analysis:** Measure event and marketing campaign success through key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights for continuous

improvement.

**Qualifications & Experience**
  • 5+ years of experience in events and marketing management.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate sponsorships, and drive engagement.
  • Strong digital marketing, content creation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
**Preferred Skills**
  • Expertise in sponsorship acquisition and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and event management software.
  • Strong analytical skills to measure and improve marketing ROI.
  • Ability to create compelling content for multiple channels, including social media, newsletters, and print materials.
**Key Attributes**
  • **Strategic Thinker:** Ability to align events and marketing efforts with organisational objectives.
  • **Proactive & Organised:** Strong project management skills with a detail-oriented approach.
  • **Excellent Communicator:** Ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • **Creative & Adaptable:** Problem-solving mindset with a track record of innovation in event and marketing execution.
  • **Team Player:** Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and contribute to team goals.

*Applicants for this position must have NZ residency only.*

This is a Full-Time role, Monday to Friday, working from the National Office in Wellington. This is not a work from home role.

To be considered for this role, an interview will take place and references will be conducted. You may also be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test. We will be assessing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.

We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible

**You can email your CV to:**
  • anne.smith@jobsmith.co.nz
  • kayla.robinson@jobsmith.co.nz to apply.
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