Events & Marketing Manager

The Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU) is the governing body responsible for supporting the development and coordination of rugby in Otago.
The Union has a proud history of delivering rugby at all levels across the province and is currently seeking applications from experienced events and marketing professionals to join our Dunedin based team.
This full-time role will be responsible for managing the ORFU's marketing strategy, planning and delivering high quality events and functions and taking a lead role in the delivery of National Provincial Championship and Farah Palmer Cup Match Days (excluding rugby operational delivery).
This role will also manage the ORFU's digital platform, assist the Commercial Manager with commercial obligations and relationship management along with developing relationships and coordinating the publication of press releases with local and national media.
This role requires applicants to possess: An Event Management / Marketing qualification or similarCreative and design experienceSocial Media content development experience Event management experienceSound understanding of events and marketingExperience in working with the mediaA high level of accuracy and attention to detailA positive attitude and an ability to work unsupervised This role requires a high level of passion, initiative and commitment and is a rare opportunity to enhance the development and success of rugby in Otago.
A copy of the position description is available from the ORFU's website: discuss further or to submit an application, that includes a C.V. and an appropriate covering letter, please contact: Richard Kinley, Chief Executive Officer, email: (email protected) Applications close 5.00pm on Monday 18 November.