Duty Manager - Auckland Food Show

Orbit Marketing is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and iconic brands. We operate in a variety of environments, ensuring our clients' products reach their target audiences.

Orbit Marketing is an established and dynamic marketing agency that delivers FMCG, retail, experiential and event marketing solutions for some of the world's most renowned brands. Our ethos is all about creating authentic brand experiences. How we do it? Strategic approach. Consistent delivery. Genuine connections. We operate in a variety of environments, from retail stores, supermarkets, events and guerrilla.

About the role

Job Title: Duty Manager

Location: Auckland Food Show, Auckland Showgrounds

Dates: 23–26 July

As Duty Manager, you'll be Orbit's person on the ground across the four days of the Auckland Food Show — leading our Brand Ambassador team, keeping activations running smoothly, and being the first point of contact when things need solving on the floor. You'll make sure every shift is well-staffed, every brand is represented to a high standard, and the whole operation delivers the results our clients expect.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, brief and support the Brand Ambassador team across each show day

• Be the on-site point of contact for clients, venue staff and the Orbit office

• Manage daily setup, pack-down, stock and presentation standards

• Problem-solve on the spot and keep activations running to plan

• Capture and report on each day's activity and results back to the Orbit team

Duty Manager requirements

• Previous experience leading or managing a team, ideally in events, retail, hospitality or experiential marketing

• Calm, organised and confident making decisions under pressure

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Must be well presented

• Available to work all four days (23–26 July)

• Access to a vehicle and current New Zealand Driver's licence

• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand

• Duty Manager's Certificate

Interested?

Orbit is a very hands-on agency; we provide ongoing training and are always there to support our team to be the best you can be.

We pay a competitive rate, and you'll be working in a fun, fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you think you've got what it takes to lead our team at the Auckland Food Show and want to join us, please submit your expression of interest to our Recruitment Manager.