Event Services Manager

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency.

Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) as part of TAU, plays a key role in positioning Auckland as a leading business events destination, driving economic growth and delivering value for our vibrant business events community.

We’re looking for an experienced Event Services Manager to deliver high-quality events, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and contribute to measurable business results that support Auckland’s growth as a premium destination for domestic and international business events.

This role is highly stakeholder-facing and hands-on, combining event delivery, relationship management, and strategic input to support ACB’s programme of work.

This role may involve local and national travel, along with some out-of-hours work to support industry events, functions and hosting.

This is a full time, permanent role.

For a copy of the full Position Description, please click: HERE

He kōrero mōu: About you

With strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills, you’re comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and presenting professionally. You bring a proactive, customer-focused approach, are confident using CRM systems, and enjoy thinking creatively to continuously improve ways of working.

To guide you further, we hope to see a relevant tertiary qualification and at least five years’ experience in event management and stakeholder engagement, ideally within the business events, tourism, convention or hospitality sector. You’re results-driven, highly organised and confident delivering outcomes against agreed targets and timelines.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

By joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and our organisation's growth and success.

In return for your hard work, you will enjoy a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

We also have an ever changing and growing range of council and partnership benefits, as snapshot of which you can find here: Benefits

Salary Band: G

Salary is based on skillset and experience.

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
• You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role
• Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 15th February 2026
• If you have specific questions regarding this role, please contact gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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 Tātaki 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.