Events Manager, Auckland
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Madison

Events Manager

  • Posted Today
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  • Full Time

$40 /hr

Auckland

Job Description

Auckland CBD | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday  | National travel required


Madison Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded national membership organisation to source an experienced Events Manager for a temporary assignment. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) where flexibility is essential , as events can require occasional changes in hours and travel nationwide .


Assignment dates: ASAP to 12 February 2027 (approx.)

Location: Auckland CBD


In this role, you’ll plan and deliver on-site and off-site hospitality and speaker events that create meaningful connection and collegiality for members and the wider legal and business community.

You’ll be confident working with suppliers, partners, and sponsors , building mutually beneficial relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met.


Collaboration is central to success – working closely with:


  • Executive leadership to align events with the brief and expectations
  • Finance to manage budgets clearly
  • Legal to ensure robust contracts are in place
  • Marketing & communications to promote events and drive ticket sales
  • Facilities/support teams to coordinate on-site logistics (security, access, room set-up/pack-down, provisioning)


You’ll also support the wider team during peak workload periods, complex/large events, and cover during leave/absence


Key responsibilities:


  • End-to-end event planning and delivery (on-site and off-site)
  • Supplier, sponsor, and partner engagement and management
  • Budget coordination and event administration
  • Contract coordination in partnership with internal stakeholders
  • Event marketing coordination (working with comms/marketing teams)
  • On-the-ground event logistics and stakeholder management
  • Supporting team delivery during peak periods


What we’re looking for:


  • Proven experience coordinating and delivering events end-to-end
  • Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external)
  • Confidence managing suppliers/sponsors and following through on commitments
  • Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused
  • Ability to travel nationally as required
  • Flexibility to meet event delivery requirements


Apply now If you’re an experienced events professional who enjoys delivering high-quality events and building strong working relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Supplier Management
  • Event Planning
  • Budget Coordination
  • Contract Coordination
  • Event Marketing

Desired Soft Skills

  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Flexibility
  • Organisational Skills
  • Solutions Focused
  • Stakeholder Management

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