Events and Community Coordinator

Permanent

Work timings: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location: Newtown, Wellington

About us | Mā tātou

The Cancer Society’s on a mission to reduce cancer’s incidence and impact. We are actively working to reduce health inequalities and their disproportionate impact on Māori and Pasifika communities. Our work is driven by a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we strive to ensure equitable, culturally safe care for all.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

The Events and Community Coordinator role is at the heart of bringing the Cancer Society's biggest fundraising events and campaigns to life.

If you're someone who loves variety, thrives on meeting new people and enjoys rolling up your sleeves to make things happen, this could be the role for you.

No two days are the same. One day you could be creating social media content, speaking to a room full of supporters or encouraging a local business to get involved. The next, you might be stage managing at Relay For Life, coordinating volunteers, helping deliver one of New Zealand's largest street appeals or transporting adventurous scooter riders over the Remutaka Hill.

This is a hands-on role for someone with energy, initiative and a genuine can-do attitude. You'll help deliver our year-round fundraising events and campaigns while leading outreach to young and active audiences through marketing, community engagement and digital communications.

It's the perfect opportunity for someone looking to build a career in events and marketing, gain experience across every stage of event delivery and make a real difference for people affected by cancer.

What We Offer

• 37.5-hour working week.

• Competitive salary (negotiated based on experience).

• Employer KiwiSaver contribution of 3%.

• Laptop provided.

• Flexible working arrangements.

Why you will enjoy it here?

We offer a rewarding working environment full of passionate people focused on supporting people with cancer in our communities.

In addition, we offer a valued commitment to employee wellbeing including:

• A comprehensive sick leave policy
• Extra annual leave days at Christmas and a well-being policy including extra wellbeing leave days

If you would like the opportunity to be part of an organisation making a difference in people’s lives everyday, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, click the 'Quick Apply' button. Ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format.  A copy of the Job Description is available by contacting Lottie Evans, Senior Leadership Administrator ([email protected]).

We will be reviewing applications as they come in so don't delay! Closing date is 11 September 2026.