Business Events Coordinator

Do you want to help shape Christchurch’s future by supporting the attraction and experience of business event activity?

This is your chance.

Tukuna Mai Ōu Pūkenga (we Want These Skills)

We’re after a Business Events Coordinator to join our Visitor Economy team at ChristchurchNZ. Reporting to the Business Events Manager you will provide operational and administrative support that contributes to the successful attraction and experience of business events activity in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This position is ideal for someone wanting to grow their career in business events, who enjoys working with momentum as part of a team.

As The Business Events Coordinator You Will

• Coordinate and prepare bids, and proposals to help attract business events to Christchurch
• Coordinate event and famil programme logistics from planning through to delivery including some hosting support
• Accurate entry, tracking and reporting of CRM systems
• Provide high-quality operational and administrative support across the Business Events team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• 3-4 years' experience in business events, tourism, destination marketing or a related field
• Experience in managing multiple workstreams, including bids, events, and famil programmes, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting competing deadlines
• Confidence working with operators, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Experience using CRM systems or similar database management tools
• Desire to deliver excellent customer experience
• Time management and prioritisation skills across recurring and ad-hoc tasks
• Passion for the future of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Ko Wai Mātou (who We Are)

ChristchurchNZ is the city’s economic development agency charged with working alongside local and central government and the private sector to stimulate sustainable economic activity in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Ō Mātou Mahi (what We Do)

We aim to grow to Productivity, Liveability and Attractiveness of Ōtautahi Christchurch through our work with the business community, event delivery and visitor attraction.

Ngā Mātāpono Takitaki (our Guiding Principles)

We are driven by our organisational values – Open, Purposeful and Together. We are motivated by public good, and are committed to a resilient and sustainable future. We seek deep partnerships in all we do, including with mana whenua, and we are a committed partner of the CCC group.

Ō Mātou Rawa (what We Offer)

• Flexible working environment
• Modern office in central city location
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference to Ōtautahi Christchurch

Tirohia ki te whārangi ipurangi (check out our website):

https://www.christchurchnz.com/about-us/careers to find out more about who we are and for a copy of the position description.

If you feel you possess the above qualities and are drawn by the opportunity to contribute to this influential organisation that is making a tangible difference to the city we live in, apply now submitting your cover letter and CV by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is a fixed term position until 30th June 2027. The position is 20 - 30 hours per week depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Click here to apply

Applications will remain open until Sunday 28 June 2026.