Title: Event Coordinator
Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
- Work on high-profile sports events and concerts
- Gain hands-on experience across multiple stadiums and diverse event formats
- Enjoy excellent career development opportunities in a dynamic events environment
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Stadiums are currently looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to join our busy organisation. Reporting to the Event Manager, you will work across a variety of events including some high-profile sporting events and concerts, such as New Zealand Warriors, Auckland FC, an exciting summer of live entertainment, assisting with the event and venue planning process and provide administrative support to the Event Team.
In this role, you will engage with clients, offering expertise from the beginning of the event planning phase to coordinate requested event management plans, as well as problem solve when needed. You'll work to develop an understanding of our clients' requirements and work closely with internal teams including the security, property services, suppliers and service contractors to deliver high-quality events. You'll also ensure that health and safety issues are logged appropriately and all relevant stakeholder and client parties are debriefed to ensure high-quality events and maximum client satisfaction.
This is a 9-month, full-time, on-site role, with the head office at Go Media Stadium, and regular work across North Harbour Stadium and Western Springs Bowl. While the standard work week is Monday to Friday, flexibility is essential during event periods, including evenings and weekends. Time in lieu will be provided.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Experience in event coordination, venue operations, hospitality, or a related field
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy events environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach
- Confidence working with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful events
- Experience with event management or finance systems (such as Momentus) is advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided
- A flexible approach to work, including occasional evenings and weekends during event delivery
- A good level of fitness, as this is a hands-on role at times
- A qualification in Event Management or a related discipline is desirable, but not essential
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their event management exposure as you'll be working with a variety of stakeholders.
As the successful candidate, you will join a friendly, collaborative and dynamic team who love what they do.
You will be provided with all the equipment that you need, including a work laptop and work mobile phone.
You will also enjoy a range of staff discounts and benefits. Please see here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kls73Nt8N0ZJTV32PAXB1MPzkO0OI2aa/view
Tono inaianei: Apply Now!
Job description: Event Coordinator
Pay range: 65 - 75k (Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.)
Applications close: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 23:59
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.