New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) is the professional Association representing Orthopaedic Surgeons. They provide leadership in all matters relating to orthopaedic surgery, including professional advocacy, the selection and training of orthopaedic surgeons, continuing professional development and funding orthopaedic research.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for all aspects of planning, organising and executing NZOA’s conferences, meetings and events. You will work with the NZOA team, conference conveners, and the NZOA Presidents.
This is an end to end role, ranging from the initial planning stage including establishing timelines, sourcing venues and caterers, developing event websites and registration portals, event programmes, and Apps, and coordinating materials, through to the execution of quality events, managing legal obligations, staffing, budgets, promotion and PR. You will also ensure the smooth running of the events and manage post event activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership, stamp your mark and grow and develop your skill set, while using your well-honed event management skills to make a real difference to the future success of the organisation.
To achieve this, you will need to be an experienced events manager who is accustomed to taking ownership of and accountability for the successful delivery of events, while working collaboratively and constructively within a small team.
Person Profile:
- Proven success in leading and managing the delivery of quality events
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and confidently with a wide range of people
- Well-developed organisational and time management abilities, and attention to detail
- Excellent negotiation and financial/budgeting skills
- Sound analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Flexible approach to work with an ability to adapt to change
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Experience using EventsAir software or equivalent event management software
- Consultative and open style with a ‘no surprises’ approach and a sense of humour
- Willingness to undertake travel when required
Applications close: Thursday 10th July 2025
Applications to: Send your CV and cover letter to Kirsty McLaren via mclaren.co.nz
Position description: Available to view at mclaren.co.nz
P: 04 499 1069
W: mclaren.co.nz
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