Manager Event Delivery

• Lead and manage a team of event delivery experts
• Based in CBD with regional responsibilities
• Permanent, Full-time opportunity

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Manager Event Delivery

This is an awesome leadership opportunity which will be both challenging and rewarding! You will take the lead in planning and delivering an exciting programme of events and festivals, which respond to the needs and aspirations of Auckland communities.

You will lead and manage a team of eight experienced and passionate event delivery staff who plan, develop and deliver high quality events and festivals throughout the Auckland region over seven days per week. Some of these events include the annual Movies and Music in Parks summer series, Christmas events, CultureFest, the Auckland Heritage Festival, various local board events, and the operational delivery of other festivals and council led events. 

To read a full description of this role please click here: PD - Manager Event Delivery

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will need a high level of professionalism, endless energy and be able to lead and support a motivated team to deliver successful, quality events. A tertiary qualification in Events is desirable as is evidence of recent professional development in leadership and management, a current driver's licence and preferably experience within local government.

You will have significant experience in event operations, managing high performing teams to deliver excellent results, ability to demonstrate competency in project management and process improvements and have great relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a great chance to develop and hone your existing event management, political acumen, and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, with the opportunity to gain experience in the public sector.

If you can demonstrate these qualities and this sounds like your next career move, this is the role you are looking for. Please apply today telling us why you are interested in this opportunity and apply via the link. If you are Auckland Council staff, apply internally via Tupu.

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Hei tono: Apply now

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter for this role
• Applications close at midnight on 4 August 2025
• If, after reading the advert and the Position Description, you have any general queries, please contact me via email in the first instance on gina.seward@aucklandocuncil.govt.nz

We look forward to receiving your application!

This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council 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 Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council 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 Council terms and conditions.