Event Coordinator

It’s not every day that a job comes along where you really can change the world. Keep reading if you want to be part of:  

• Creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.

• Support the planning and delivery of impactful, mission-driven events across various audiences.


• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for campaigns and internal staff events, both in-person and virtual.
  

As an Event Coordinator you will play a crucial role in coordinating and deliver impactful events, from youth campaigns to staff celebrations. You'll support end-to-end coordination across in-person and virtual events, working with the Events Manager to create meaningful, memorable experiences that engage and inspire.

This is your opportunity to join a professional, passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand, who will stop at nothing to create meaningful change for children. Every day, as part of World Vision’s global reach, you’ll help the world’s most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night, you’ll go home knowing you made a difference in someone’s life.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead event logistics across youth and supporter engagement campaigns, including the 40 Hour Challenge and Leaders for Change Summit.


• Manage all aspects of our Gift in Will events portfolio — from planning and marketing briefs to execution and post-event analysis.


• Oversee ticketing, communications, venue coordination, catering, and resource management.


• Collaborate with creative agencies, internal teams, and external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and consistent brand experiences.


• Contribute to innovation by testing new event formats, technologies, and approaches.


• Provide on-site support for major events and ensure health and safety requirements are fully met.

 About you:  

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in event coordination or a related role.


• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.


• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a knack for relationship-building.


• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change.


• Full New Zealand driver’s licence and willingness to travel as needed.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with email marketing, ticketing platforms or project management tools is a bonus.

Why work with us?   
The team at World Vision are connected in our desire to seek justice and to overcome poverty for all children, everywhere. We are mission focused and maintain our Christian identity while embracing the diversity of all people.  

We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people. 

• You’ll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children. 


• Be a part of World Vision’s haerenga (journey) of embracing te ao Māori, enabling us to be more effective in achieving our Mission.  


• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and education through a range of channels including training and development as part of World Vision International. 


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.


• Opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership of key campaigns and event experiences.


• Supportive, values-driven work culture.

What you need to know  

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday New Zealanders to stand up and make a difference for children in the world’s toughest places through emergency relief, community development and advocacy work. 

You’ll be joining New Zealand’s largest overseas humanitarian organisation, made up of 100 staff. You’ll also become part of something bigger, World Vision’s global partnership of 35,000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. So far, we’ve impacted the lives of more than 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. This is your chance to make a massive impact, right when it’s needed the most.  

We work from a Christian kaupapa. We see our work as a practical expression of the gospel, and we value and support the wairua (spiritual wellbeing) of our people and partners.   

We believe in a world where every child, no matter where they were born, can live life in all its fullness. It’s as simple as that.   

Location and Hours 

• Based in Penrose, Auckland


• Fixed Term Position for 12 months. 37.5hrs per week.  


• Hybrid work

Eligibility 
To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand. 

 
We welcome applications from anyone who wants to seek justice and overcome poverty for all children, everywhere, and brings the required skills. We act in ways that respect the dignity and intrinsic worth of every person. Please let us know if there are any accommodations we can make to help you with your application or in our recruitment process. 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.