Event manager, Kaiwhakahaere taiopenga
Also known as
- Conference manager, event coordinator, event planner, event logistics manager, visits and event manager, communications and event manager
Event managers run events for an organisation or client. They arrange venues, plan activities and schedules, and organise staff, budgets and promotional materials.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$55K to $90K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Event managers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in offices and at indoor and outdoor venues
- need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
- Verify accuracy of records.
- Authorise financial actions.
- Organise special events.
- Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
- Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Monitor organisational compliance with regulations.
- Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
- Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
You usually need experience to become an event manager and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in event management
- a relevant tertiary qualification in event management, public relations, marketing, communications or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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