Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ)

Full-time hybrid role | Based in Newmarket, Auckland | Immediate Start

If you’re an experienced conference and exhibition manager looking for a role that will challenge you intellectually, stretch you professionally, and genuinely reward you, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

MTANZ is the peak body representing the medical technology sector in New Zealand. A core part of our role is delivering high-quality conferences and exhibitions that support learning across the health workforce, from doctors and nurses to allied health professionals and system leaders. These events translate the latest research, innovation, and best practice into real-world clinical impact, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for New Zealand patients.

This is not just event delivery. This is work with purpose, reach, and consequence.

About the Environment
We operate in a high-trust, high-performance environment and are proud of the standards we set. Our conferences are complex, multi-stakeholder, and nationally significant. At times, the work is all-encompassing, particularly in peak delivery periods and this is not a clock-in/clock-out role.

That said, we value sustainable performance and work–life balance. When the pace is on, we give it our all; when it’s quieter, we ensure there is space to recharge. You’ll be supported by a collaborative, committed team who understand the realities of major event delivery and have each other’s backs.

You’ll be hands-on, travel as required, attend events in person, and see the impact of your work first-hand.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Conference and Exhibition Manager with strong judgement, exceptional organisational skills, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

You will be responsible for managing multiple conferences and exhibitions end-to-end, from concept through to delivery and post-event evaluation. This includes leading on-site teams, managing complex programmes and exhibition components, and building trusted relationships with speakers, sponsors, suppliers, venues, and internal stakeholders.

You will be given a high degree of autonomy, supported by established systems, templates, and governance processes, and will work closely with colleagues across policy, advocacy, and member engagement.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience (5+ years) delivering large-scale conferences and exhibitions, ideally in complex or regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior clinicians, executives, sponsors, and partners
• Calm, capable leadership onsite, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• A desire to make a positive impact beyond just delivering an event
• A proactive, “can-do” approach balanced with attention to detail and risk management
• A good sense of humour

What We Offer

• The opportunity to deliver nationally significant health conferences with real-world impact
• A collaborative, values-driven organisation with a strong reputation
• A hybrid working model
• Trust, autonomy, and the chance to shape and continually improve MTANZ’s flagship events
• A dedicated car park

If you’re motivated by excellence, purpose, and the opportunity to use your event expertise to support better health outcomes for New Zealanders, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek. To show attention to detail, feel free to include your favourite colour in your cover letter.

We intend to conduct interviews in February. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact events@mtanz.org.nz.

Please note, only applicants who are legally eligible to work in New Zealand will be considered.