Life Flight Events ManagerContribute to ensuring lives continue to be saved via Life Flight's servicesDevelop, execute and oversee Life Flight's suite of eventsBased in Lyall Bay, Wellington; flexible work options consideredLife Flight is a charity that holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the community.
They provide a world-class emergency air service, which since 1975, has helped more than 40,000 people in their time of need.As Life Flight's new Events Manager, you'll manage the full spectrum of their events portfolio, from small community gatherings to large-scale events with 1,000+ attendees.These events generate close to $1m in revenue each year, directly funding Life Flight's operations.
You'll be responsible for nurturing, growing and developing this vital channel by:Owning and delivering the entire lifecycle for events – from strategy, planning, execution and evaluationOverseeing the financial success of the events portfolio, ensuring a strong return on investment and budget managementCrafting compelling content for event promotionBuilding and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors and suppliersOverseeing and coordinating volunteers required for eventsWorking closely with the wider Life Flight team to ensure smooth event executionThis is a permanent position based in Lyall Bay.
Full time is 40 hours per week, but Life Flight is flexible for the right candidate to work a fixed schedule between 32-40 hours per week.
This could be structured as four or five days per week, or a nine-day fortnight, and there is also some flexibility to work from home.Person profile:Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in fostering long-term community relationshipsWell-developed organisational and time management abilitiesExcellent negotiation and financial/budgeting skillsSound analysis, problem solving and decision-making skillsStrong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite and event management softwareConsultative and open style with a 'no surprises' approach and a sense of humourWillingness to undertake travel and flexibility to work outside of regular hours when requiredAbility to work effectively in a small team environmentA genuine appreciation for the values and mission of the not-for-profit sectorDemonstrated success in leading and managing the delivery of quality events would be advantageousWhy Life Flight?
(in their own words!
)We are an organisation that literally saves lives every day.
You'll join a small but mighty team of creative, dedicated and engaged people who love seeing the difference Life Flight makes to so many livesWe provide a fulfilling and flexible workplace, great work stories and the opportunity for you to make your mark on our processesWe are based in Lyall Bay, with a view of the Helicopter Hangar and the airport runway beyond.
Watch the team as they answer a callout and rush to the aircraft to save livesSpruce Goose is down the road, and you can take a lunchtime stroll along Lyall Bay beachPut your general knowledge to the test each morning for the stuff quiz over coffee.
Enjoy Fish and Chip Friday every couple of weeks.
And try to avoid the endless supply of candy in the candy jarWe are proud of our inclusive and supportive culture.
From the moment you step through our doors, you'll be encouraged and supported to do your best work
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