Event Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Lead and execute identified external and internal events, and corporate hosting that deliver an experience that matches WNZL’s brand. Support the Senior Events Manager with execution of the Events strategy (including Digital strategy) across WNZL. This is an exciting and fast paced role which sits within the Corporate Communications & Events Team and the wider HRC team.

Planning:

• Support the Senior Events Manager in the managing of a single view of WNZL events to enable the development, engagement with stakeholders and the management of a consistent approach for WNZL Events
• Liaise with the appropriate stakeholders to deliver specifically allocated events, assigning tasks to Events Specialists as required
• Develop, engage and lead the execution of identified external and internal events and corporate hosting that meets the business and reputational goals of the organisation
• Support the Senior Events Manager to manage identified key WNZL events, including day to day management and leadership of Events Team
• Ability to engage, counsel and strategize with stakeholders on the objectives of an event to ensure best outcomes that meet the business needs.

Execution:

• End to end management of internal and external events – both in person and digital
• Understanding of how the role supports WNZL objectives and events are consistent with WNZL brand framework
• Drive value from budgets
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, delivering to tight timeframes as required
• Work with stakeholders to source and collate post-event results, conduct analysis and prepare reports as required.
• Can create (where necessary) and confidently present concepts back to the business

Financial and compliance management:

• Ensure invoices are received, checked for accuracy, records kept and paid on time
• Maintain and update budgets per project and reporting as necessary
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers, third parties and internal stakeholders to return desired outcome
• Preparation of Risk assessment plans, and ensure adherence during planning and execution of events

Executive support:

• Support the Senior Events Manager and Events team in any other day to day operations of their activity as required
• Confidently engage, advise and work with Senior Leaders and the Executive Team to deliver required events
• Coordinate and support cross team liaison and planning activity as required
• Ability to coach Events specialists through the end to end management of both in person or online events
• Ability to bring new industry leading thinking into the organisation to drive for ongoing improvements of the Events function.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Strong knowledge and proven experience within the Event Management industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading events, with a can do attitude
• Experience in high value customer events and dealing with senior leaders and Executive Team
• Familiarity with Aventri Event Management system
• Ability to coach a team and share skills and expertise
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint (Essential)

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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