About us
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of our large and diverse tourism industry. We are champions of our industry, working to ensure tourism gets the recognition it deserves as a vital contributor to the country’s economy and social wellbeing.

We have members ranging from large publicly listed corporates to small owner operators. We partner with local and central government to shape policies and create an environment that enables our industry to recover and flourish. We provide leadership on matters that impact on the success and sustainability of the tourism industry.

Our core beliefs at TIA include: He Tangata – People Matter, Turutia te Kōhara - Share the Passion, Kokiritia – Take it On, and Ko te rerekētanga te oranga – Make a Difference. We care about our people and take pride in the work we do and how we do it. We weave sustainability into everything we do, actively and continually considering all four elements of tourism sustainability – economic, visitor, community and the environment.

About the role
We are looking for an Events Specialist to support the successful delivery of our events for our members and the tourism industry.

We have a busy schedule of events; and you’ll play a key role in helping our team deliver these to a high standard. This includes supporting the planning and coordination of TRENZ, Tourism Summit Aotearoa and the New Zealand Tourism Awards.

This is a great opportunity for an events coordinator who is ready to take the next step and grow their events career. Your contribution will be highly valued by our internal team, our members and the wider tourism industry.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Successful experience supporting the delivery of events
• Confidence coordinating logistics and working with suppliers, venues, and stakeholders
• A passion for sustainability, including an understanding of how to embed it into event design and delivery
• Knowledge of or an openness to learning and applying te ao Māori, tikanga, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your work

You’ll be a natural relationship builder, friendly, organised, and able to quickly build trust with colleagues, members and stakeholders.

TIA has a collaborative, flexible, and supportive team culture. We're looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, a can-do spirit and a knack for keeping things upbeat - even when things get a little busy.

Apply now
This is a full-time role, based in central Wellington. Occasional domestic travel and evening work is required to support the delivery of our events.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact ashika.young@tia.org.nz – please apply online through Seek with your cover letter and CV.

Applications close Friday, 8 May 2025. Please note as we’re hosting TRENZ in early May, we’ll be aiming to hold interviews in the week commencing 19 May 2025.