Town Hall Partner Advisor

Are you an experienced events, venue or performing arts professional who enjoys building strong relationships and turning plans into exceptional events? This is a unique opportunity to join WellingtonNZ and play a key role in the reopening and ongoing success of one of Wellington's most iconic venues, Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall.

As our Town Hall Partner Advisor, you'll be the primary relationship-holder for key resident partners including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), Victoria University School of Music (VUSM) and the National Music Centre (NMC).

About the role

Reporting to the Performance Events Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for the account management, contracting, forward planning and event coordination of partner activity at Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Building trusted relationships with resident organisations and key stakeholders

• Coordinating enquiries, quotations, site visits, bookings and contracts

• Supporting the management of the Town Hall sales pipeline

• Leading forward planning with resident partners

• Preparing event documentation, schedules, floor plans and risk assessments

• Coordinating invoicing, event reconciliations and settlements

• Supporting the annual Town Hall organ recital programme and other organ bookings

• Working collaboratively with Venue Operations, Technical, Ticketing, Hospitality, Finance and supplier partners to deliver exceptional events and experiences

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of Wellington's vibrant performing arts community while helping shape the future programme and success of the newly restored Town Hall.

About you

You'll bring:

• Experience in event planning, venue management, account management or contract management

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills

• The ability to coordinate multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

• A collaborative and customer-focused approach

• Experience within the events, performing arts or venue sector would be highly advantageous

You're someone who enjoys working alongside a wide range of people, building long-term partnerships and finding practical solutions that help deliver successful outcomes

About us

WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with ‘Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all’. Our organisation is shamelessly passionate about this wonderful region we call home and want to make it famous as the most creative place in New Zealand to live, work, visit and play.

We lead the way for our region's economic development, support key sectors including technology, screen, and tourism, as well as promoting our region and major business and performance events. From Wellington to Porirua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, and the Hutt Valley, our work aims to create the jobs that our region needs and to improve the quality of life of all our people.

Why people love it here

WellingtonNZ truly values its people and is committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive, have fun and make a difference for the Wellington region.   
  
We have all the things you would expect from a great employer – flexible working options, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments and quiet spaces, encouragement to bring your best self to work, and a real coffee machine.

Apply today

We encourage you to read the job description on our website (link below) which will be available on Monday 21 September: https://www.wellingtonnz.com/about-us/join-the-team. If you think this opportunity is for you, and you are ready to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region thrive, then apply today through Seek.

Want to know more before applying? Please email Kosh at [email protected].

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 2 October. However, if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates, we may close earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by our People & Culture team. Should agency support be required, we will engage with our preferred agencies. Thank you for understanding.

Remuneration for this role will be based on the skillset and competencies that the successful applicant brings to the role. The appointing salary for this role is likely between $79,600 - $88,400.

Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll be based in the Wellington region and hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ.