Visits and Events Organiser

About Us | Mō mātou

Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions and commissions to community-driven initiatives like Hāpai Hapori Community Operations, Archives National Library, and Ministerial Services, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.

The role | Te tūnga

Step into a fast-paced, high-profile environment where no two days are the same. As a Visits and Events Organiser, you’ll plan and deliver official visits to New Zealand and national commemorative events on behalf of Government.

You’ll coordinate end-to-end delivery, bringing together logistics, stakeholders, and protocols to ensure seamless, high-quality experiences. From managing timelines, budgets, and risks to supporting on-the-ground delivery, you’ll play a key role in showcasing Aotearoa on the national and international stage.

Working across agencies and with diverse stakeholders, you’ll help deliver events that run smoothly, meet expectations, and reflect the importance of each occasion. This role requires flexibility, including working irregular hours and travelling domestically to support event delivery.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Proven experience in event delivery or project coordination in complex environments
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Confidence managing logistics, budgets, and risk in dynamic situations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build trusted relationships
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly as priorities change
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse communities and stakeholders

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

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The appointing range for this role is $92,425 – 115,018.

To review the full job description, please click here.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm, Thursday 18 June 2026.

You must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance: Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements

If you have any questions, please email Carl Tinsley - [email protected]