Events Assistant

Events Assistant

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Events Assistant to join Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law on a casual basis to support Faculty Events.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Events Coordinator including setting up and packing down event spaces, preparing event materials (name badges, signage), providing on-site support during events.
• Assisting with logistics academic seminars and workshops.
• Facilitating regular weekly and ad hoc events.

About you:

You will be a highly organised and adaptable individual who is able to problem solve and is detail oriented.

Key requirements:

• Ability to take direction and work independently to complete tasks and support event delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Close date for vacancy: 09 October 2027.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sherry Elliott (sherry.elliott@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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