Events Assistant

The Gore District Council plays an active role in creating an environment that encourages and supports the community in promoting and planning council and non-council events.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join the Council’s team. You will support our Events Coordinator in planning, organising, and promoting a range of local and destinational events.

This is a Fixed-Term role for 12 months.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in event organisation, sponsorship/fundraising, and/or administration
• A ‘can do’ attitude and ability to get things done.
• Flexibility – some weekend and evening work will be required
• Good organisation, planning and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, comfortable in writing web content and use of social media
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of roles within the team.

The role is part-time, 25 hours per week. Applicant must be available to work weekends and evenings on event delivery days.

Applicants must have a permanent right to live and work in New Zealand.

Download the job description here and apply now.

Enquires to GM People & Culture Nicky Cooper at [email protected].