Fixed-term opportunity till June 2026!
At Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), the heart of our mission is a dedication to enriching lives and shaping futures.
Imagine being part of a team that orchestrates a symphony of cultural, social, and economic brilliance across Auckland's vibrant stage. Our efforts directly translate into impactful change, empowering businesses, sparking innovation, and nurturing the city's arts and heritage. Here, you're not just an employee – you're a storyteller, weaving the vibrant tapestry of Auckland's culture and history, while opening doors to new possibilities for residents and visitors alike.
As a member of our Major Events Department, you will play an important role in providing coordination support that will help ensure our Major Events investment portfolios run effectively and efficiently.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The role will support end-to-end processes for Major Events prospecting and investment activity which will include managing investment enquiries, supporting the application and assessment phases, budget tracking, and regular and on demand reporting on prospecting and investment activity.
In addition, you will also provide research/coordination support for bids, and other prospecting activity.
Further key responsibilities are below:
- Receive and manage enquiries through the Major Events mailbox
- Support event organisers through the application process
- Working with the team to keep track of key project and financial milestones, using the project management tool, Asana
- Contribute to application assessment processes including Event Economics
- Provide effective and efficient administration support to the Prospecting and Investment Partnerships team
- Attend and administer relevant meetings and document opportunities, objectives and action items
- Support the continuous improvement of internal processes, understanding current best practice and identifying areas for improvement
- Providing induction and ongoing educational support to the Major Events team on processes and best practice
- Creating and disseminating audience specific reports, financial reporting and other bespoke reports as required
To view the full position description please click here.
He kōrero mōu: About you
Our ideal applicant will be equipped with the following:
- Previous/current Experience in a project coordinator position is desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders at various levels
- High level of attention to detail and an organised individual that has the ability to multitask and prioritise their work effectively
- Technically proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to research, prepare and deliver correspondence, reports and presentations
- High level of problem solving and decision-making skills – being able to act decisively using your professional judgement
- Personal resilience – the ability to operate in a dynamic and changing environment in the world of Events
- Team player, action orientated, with a can do attitude
- Numeracy skills – an ability to work with budgets, and economic impact assessments
- Work from home 2 days a week!
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment within the vibrant major events industry
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- An opportunity to work with a highly engaged and motivated team working on some of the biggest Events in the country
A full list of our benefits can be found by clicking here.
Applications close 10th July 2026
If the above sounds like a role you really feel like you can connect with, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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