Events Manager

Auckland CBD | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday  | National travel required
Madison Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded national membership organisation to source an experienced Events Manager for a temporary assignment. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) where flexibility is essential, as events can require occasional changes in hours and travel nationwide.

Assignment dates: ASAP to 12 February 2027 (approx.)

**Location:**Auckland CBD

In this role, you’ll plan and deliver on-site and off-site hospitality and speaker events that create meaningful connection and collegiality for members and the wider legal and business community.
You’ll be confident working with suppliers, partners, and sponsors, building mutually beneficial relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Collaboration is central to success - working closely with:

• Executive leadership to align events with the brief and expectations
• Finance to manage budgets clearly
• Legal to ensure robust contracts are in place
• Marketing & communications to promote events and drive ticket sales
• Facilities/support teams to coordinate on-site logistics (security, access, room set-up/pack-down, provisioning)

You’ll also support the wider team during peak workload periods, complex/large events, and cover during leave/absence****Key responsibilities:

• End-to-end event planning and delivery (on-site and off-site)
• Supplier, sponsor, and partner engagement and management
• Budget coordination and event administration
• Contract coordination in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Event marketing coordination (working with comms/marketing teams)
• On-the-ground event logistics and stakeholder management
• Supporting team delivery during peak periods

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience coordinating and delivering events end-to-end
• Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external)
• Confidence managing suppliers/sponsors and following through on commitments
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused
• Ability to travel nationally as required
• Flexibility to meet event delivery requirements

Apply now If you’re an experienced events professional who enjoys delivering high-quality events and building strong working relationships, we’d love to hear from you.