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Events & Facilities Manager

30 June 2010
Organisation/person name: 
Wanganui Events trust
Work type: 
Permanent: Full-Time
Work classification: 
Management - Event
Job description: 

The Wanganui Events Trust manages Cooks Gardens; the premier sports and outdoor events arena in Wanganui. Its core business is the delivery of major events in the city including the New Zealand Masters Games.
 
We are looking for a Manager to join our small but dynamic events team and to take responsibility for developing, planning and delivering events in Wanganui primarily at Cooks Gardens, as well as managing the day to day running of the Cooks Gardens facility.
 
If you enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality events, like working within a motivated, creative and energised team environment, while gaining a wonderful lifestyle in a beautiful provincial city then we'd like to hear from you. 
 
You'll be:
  • organised and practical,
  • focused yet flexible
  • versatile and capable
  • skilled in dealing with both people and paperwork
  • a confident communicator and networker
 
We’re seeking someone who:
  • has great team spirit
  • is co-operative
  • will "pitch in" to support others in our small team. 
  • has high work standards
  • thrives on being busy and achieving results.  
 
This role involves:
  • being part of the Wanganui Events Trust events team
  • developing, planning and delivering events in Wanganui primarily at Cooks Gardens
  • managing Cooks Gardens facility; Wanganui’s premier sports ground and outdoor event arena and including the Function Centre.
 
You will have:
  • proficient skills in MS Office suite
  • a sound knowledge of business management 
  • a tertiary qualification in or relevant experience in event management
  • preferably some experience in the Hospitality industry
 
This is a full-time role for a top performer who is looking for challenge and variety in their work.
 
Normal hours are Monday to Friday, but flexibility will be required at peak times. 
 
A job description outlining the role is available upon request.

Key skills sought: 
Organised and practical, focused yet flexible, versatile and capable, skilled in dealing with both people and paperwork
This opportunity is: 
Paid
Salary low $: 
0
Salary high $: 
0
Closing date: 
Monday, 12 July 2010
Contact details: 

Please send your CV (including 3 referees) and covering letter to:

The General Manager
Wanganui Events Trust
PO Box 500 
Wanganui 4540
New Zealand
Phone +64 6 349 1840
Email manager@eventswanganui.com

 

Submitted by The Big Idea Community Editor on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 7:34pm.

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