Senior Events Coordinator

Salt have partnered with a world class luxury automotive brand looking for a Brand Experience Specialist to assist with Events and Marketing.

Our client is a world-renowned automotive brand that’s know for it’s innovation, precision, and performance. You’ll be part of a close-knit but down-to-earth team that values collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is the chance to work with a secure brand that puts on incredible events and unique customer experiences.

About the Role:

• 12 Month Temporary Assignment (renewed Annually)
• 4 days per week (32 Hours total each week)
• $45 – $48 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Based in Newmarket with free parking available
• 3 days in office, 1 WFH

This role is responsible for the planning, management, and execution of premium events and brand partnerships across New Zealand, while also supporting the wider Australia team to deliver exceptional customer and brand experiences aligned with strategic marketing objectives.

This is an independent role within the New Zealand office, working closely with and reporting to the National Brand Experience Manager based in Australia. You’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously, managing your own workload, and confidently driving projects through to delivery.

Day to Day you will:

• Plan, manage, and execute premium events and brand experiences across New Zealand, while supporting projects led by the Australia team.
• Coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, suppliers, partner brands, and dealer networks.
• Scout venues, manage logistics, and oversee on‑site event delivery, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Support sponsorships and activations, assisting with execution until fully confident to take ownership.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure events are delivered to a high standard.
• Balance multiple projects at once, navigating changing deadlines, high‑volume periods, and diverse stakeholder expectations.

About You:

You are an experienced events professional who thrives in fast‑paced, project‑driven environments and can confidently manage multiple stakeholders from varying backgrounds.

You bring strong organisational skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while juggling shifting deadlines, peak workloads, and premium‑level delivery standards.

You’re proactive, resilient, great with people, and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with teams across New Zealand and Australia.

What you will bring:

• 5+ Years experience in event management or as a senior event coordinator
• High resilience and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines autonomously.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, events, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Must hold a full NZ Drivers License
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Comfortable with Domestic or International Travel (2-3 times per year)
• Bonus if you have worked for an Automotive or Premium Brand

Only candidates already based in New Zealand and hold valid working rights can be considered for this role. We are unable to progress overseas applications.

Don’t let this role drive off without you, apply today!

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