NZC’s vision is focused on ensuring cricket is a game without barriers – a game that can be played anywhere, by anyone, connecting New Zealanders through our spirit of cricket! Whatever their circumstances, New Zealanders will be given every reason to celebrate and engage with cricket as their game. We have a High Performance culture, underpinned by quality people, systems and facilities helping to produce great players and teams that inspire the nation, the next generation of players and represent the best of New Zealand’s values and culture. We are a passionate and enthusiastic organisation committed to living and breathing our purpose: connecting New Zealanders through our spirit of cricket! 🏏
About the Role | Responsibilities
We have an awesome opportunity for someone to take the next step in their Events/Project Management career. An integral part of our Venues, Events and Facilities team, the Events Manager – Super Smash will be responsible for strategic planning and project management, aiming to support key NZC, domestic, broadcast and commercial stakeholders in the delivery of the Super Smash.
This position will only require a minimal amount of travel and is not directly responsible for delivery of events, but rather is there to guide our key stakeholders and support the wider events team. It is a fast-paced role where you need to be curious and autonomous with the ability to deliver to deadlines. The role responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Management – Drive new initiatives and strategic event planning to position the Super Smash as a leader in sports, venue and event management.
- Project Management – Be responsible for managing timeframes and budgets as well as supporting departments and teams to deliver within guidelines.
- Event Planning – Lead the innovation of event planning frameworks and processes to improve stakeholder integration and ensure consistent delivery of Super Smash matches. This will involve coordinating and supporting our Major Associations to help adapt plans to their local environments and resources.
- Broadcast & Commercial – Partner with key broadcast and commercial stakeholders to ensure that production and sponsorship requirements are fulfilled.
- Marketing & Communications – Coordinate with the marketing and communications team to promote the Super Smash and develop fan engagement strategies.
Working for NZC | Our Benefits
New Zealand Cricket offer a fun and flexible working environment as well as the opportunity to develop and grow your skills. A range of great perks and benefits are available for our staff including – a fun social vibe (we have an active social club), wellbeing benefits such as free fruit in the office, an employee assistance programme, annual flu vaccinations, community service days. Free Tickets – we all get to enjoy BLACKCAPS & WHITE FERNS cricket matches with an annual allocation of tickets for all staff. Branded gear! And most of all our fantastic ‘recharge’ break which kicks off at the end of the cricket season with a 4-day work week for three months of the year. How good!
How to Apply
To join us you’ll share our passion, focus and determination to make cricket a game for all New Zealanders; a game for life. To apply for this exciting career growth opportunity, apply through Seek including your CV and Cover Letter. We look forward to hearing from you!