This is an exciting professional development opportunity in the events management business where you will have a key role in supporting the development of a newly established events management service. 

Situated in Wellingtons CBD, the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand is the professional body for the engineering profession in New Zealand, and the Registration Authority for Chartered Professional Engineers.  IPENZ provides membership services for its 12,000 members and support services for its technical and special interest groups and New Zealand based branches. 
 
IPENZ has put in place an events management service, which is continuing to grow, with a number of events for internal and external organisations already completed and more in the pipeline.
 
You will be responsible for assisting the Events Manager in all aspects of professional services required for managing conferences, seminars and other events.
 
This includes building complete registration structures, processing registrations, developing attendee lists, producing name badges, satchel tags and table seating, plus all other aspects of events Pro. You will also be involved with venue hire, catering, travel and accommodation requirements and assisting with the development of printed materials such as registration forms, programmes, and seminar notes.
 
You will need to demonstrate:
Energy and passion for  planning and organising events
Ability to “front” all aspects of event management and operate comfortably and effectively at any level
A high level of organisational and administration skills coupled with a great accuracy and strong attention to detail
Expertise with the Microsoft suite of applications
Experience with events management software is preferable but not essential
Excellent customer service skills and understanding of customer requirements
An ability to develop relationships at all levels and work with the representatives of the wider engineering family of organisations
 
Please email your CV and covering letter to hr@ipenz.org.nz with “Events Administrator” in the subject line.
 
Or post to:
Events Administrator Application
IPENZ Engineers New Zealand
PO Box 12 241
Wellington 6144
 
Applications close at 5.00pm on 24 September 2010.