"Events Coordinator"

Pahekoheko | Engagement

Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

Professional development opportunities

Salary - $75,923 to $87,000

1 year fixed-term position

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Coordinator to join the UC Marketing, Communications & Events (MCE) team on a fixed-term contract, covering parental leave until March 2027. Based within MCE, this role plays a vital part delivering impactful events and activities that support student recruitment, engagement and reputation-building across UC. The role is particularly focused on the Faculty of Engineering as a key stakeholder, contributing to initiatives that engage future students, including the annual Women in Engineering Residential Programme.

This is a hands-on, events-led role responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of events and activities that support student recruitment. You will lead the Engineering events programme throughout the year, delivering initiatives such as Open Day, Information Evenings, school engagement activities and stakeholder events. Through these activities, you will help attract future students to UC and strengthen connections with schools, industry partners and community networks.

Working as part of the MCE events team, you will bring operational expertise to event delivery. You will collaborate closely with faculty stakeholders and internal specialists, ensuring events are aligned with recruitment priorities and deliver a high-quality attendee experience. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, managing vendors, coordinating logistics and ensuring successful delivery against event objectives.

If you are an experienced event professional with strong organisational skills, excellent relationship management capability and a passion for creating meaningful engagement experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced Event Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ideally you will have at least 3 years of experience in event planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement gained through on-the-job experience and a relevant Bachelor's Degree.

You are confident engaging with people face-to-face and comfortable speaking in front of groups. Whether welcoming attendees, providing directions, answering questions or guiding visitors through events, you bring a professional, approachable presence that helps create a positive and seamless experience.

Your creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to upholding cultural practices and traditions set you apart. You have a working knowledge of marketing principles, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service orientation. Proficiency in project management software is a plus, and competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is highly valued. You will actively embrace and promote the values of the University of Canterbury, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work within a team that exemplifies our university values and is committed to professional growth and development.

The University of Canterbury has an incredible story – one best told through the voices of our people. UC’s Marketing, Communications and Events team empowers and amplifies those voices, creating the conditions and platforms that grow UC’s reputation, relevance, and reach.  

We reinforce the confidence of future students, staff, and partners to choose UC – whether for study, teaching and research, or collaboration.  

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued. 

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

4 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays

generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

flexible working arrangements

professional development and study opportunities

supportive working environment

a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel

on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre

living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

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: 11 March 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitated 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.