Careers

Calling All Food and Beverage Event Coordinators!

The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for a talented and experienced Event Coordinator to join our team and work in our Wellington venues. Our company’s rapid growth will provide you with multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential!

The successful candidate will possess a friendly personality, good communication skills, ability to thrive under pressure and strong multi-tasking skills. This role will entail assisting in the day-to-day operations of the venue, working collaboratively and providing support to the staff and management team.

What we’re looking for

• Passionate commitment to a successful career in the hospitality industry
• Projects a friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude at all times
• Possesses superb presentation and customer service skills

What we need from you

• A passion for the hospitality industry
• A friendly, enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Capacity to work in a team environment while leading from the front
• Exceptional customer service and presentation skills
• 1 ½ – 2 ½  years of relevant experience
• A relevant management qualification (managers certificate or equivalent)
• Flexible availability to work rostered shifts as our venues operate Monday to Sunday

What will your job duties include?

• Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendor.
• Demonstrating to clients strong knowledge of venue and vendor offerings and taking clients on tours of venue possibilities (site visits)
• Planning event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, guest list and hire ware
• Anticipating and planning for different scenarios
• Planning multiple events at once
• Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues
• Delegating event planning tasks to other staff members where necessary

Why Choose us?

• The opportunity to start a career with New Zealand Venue Co. in one of our amazing venues.
• The chance to work for a dynamic company where we welcome and encourage innovation.
• Security of a fulltime, permanent position (minimum 30 hours per week) 
• A competitive wage and rewards for hard work and success
• Remuneration at a rate of between $27 and $35 per hour

Does this sound like you? Apply now!