"Communications and Events Assistant"

Job Description:

Communications and Events Assistant

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• 5 weeks annual and professional development opportunities
• Annual salary - $60,699
• UC graduate is desirable

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Communications and Events Assistant? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

You will help deliver communications and events that boost student employability and build strong UC partnerships. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing friendly reception and admin support to keep Centre operations running smoothly.
• Managing inbox queries, databases, webpages, and online resources to ensure information stays current.
• Assisting with communications campaigns, creating and releasing content including drafting emails, content updates, and social media support.
• Coordinating event logistics such as invitations, venues, catering, equipment, and onsite assistance.
• Working with UC Communications, Events, and Marketing teams to ensure aligned, high-quality outputs.
• Preparing reports, tracking campaign performance, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Supporting events by liaising with suppliers, volunteers, speakers, and VIPs.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will enjoy working with people, contributing to a collaborative team, and ensuring high-quality service for students and stakeholders. You will bring:

• Either a qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Communications or Marketing) or have 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence using digital tools, databases, and Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting communications campaigns and event coordination
• High customer-service standards and a friendly, professional manner
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

In this role, you will work closely with the Centre’s leadership team, the wider Communications and Events team, and colleagues across the Centre for Employability and Career Development. You will also regularly collaborate with UC’s Marketing team, external suppliers, students, and a wide range of staff and stakeholders across the University to support the successful delivery of communications and events.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc. For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 18 January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)*Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date. Interviews will begin on the 22nd of January.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

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