- Be part of a dynamic team delivering top-tier annual events, including regional hospitality awards and the Ignite Hospo event
- A great opportunity to join a unique and award-winning organisation
- Craft extraordinary events and build meaningful partnerships that elevate New Zealand’s hospitality industry
The Restaurant Association is New Zealand’s leading business association for the hospitality industry, providing essential support, expert advice, and a wide range of benefits to 2,500+ members nationwide. We are passionate about elevating our industry through dynamic events and partnerships.
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events and building meaningful partnerships? The Restaurant Association is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Events Specialist to join our team.
In this pivotal role, you will be involved in the end-to-end running of the Association’s events and sponsorship where you’ll be responsible for ensuring every detail aligns with our strategic goals and brand reputation. From crafting innovative event concepts to fostering long-term sponsor relationships, your work will drive membership engagement and reinforce our position as industry leaders.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and vendors, work alongside our Sponsorship and Events Specialist and Events Team Lead. Together, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences that exceed expectations and contribute to the success of our signature events like the Association’s Regional Hospitality Awards, and Ignite Hospo, and the industry’s Lewisham Hospitality Awards.
About You
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record in event planning and sponsorship management. You are a strategic thinker with a positive, enthusiastic, outlook and exceptional communication skills. Focused on solutions and results, with the ability to juggle multiple projects while staying detail-oriented.
You’re a relationship builder, skilled in engaging sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders. With a knack for negotiation and budget management, you ensure every event is a financial and experiential success. Your collaborative mindset and adaptability make you a trusted team player who keeps our values at the forefront of all interactions.
What You’ll Bring:
- A business qualification, or work experience, in marketing (preferred)
- 3–5 years in event planning and sponsorship management, preferably in a related industry.
Skills & Key Competences:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Budget management
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking to tackle challenges with ease
- Organisation and time management
- Creative design and production process knowledge
- Attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results
- Flexibility and adaptability
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, proactive, and passionate team where your contribution will have a direct impact on the Association and the wider hospitality industry. You'll be working in an innovative and fun environment that values creativity and collaboration.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Join us in shaping extraordinary experiences that celebrate and elevate the hospitality industry. Apply online by 14 February to make your mark as our Events Special
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