Conference and Events Duty Manager
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 30
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES TE URU KAHIKA
UNIVERSITY UNION CATERING TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA
Salary 6.75% Superannuation 5 weeks annual leave.
Career Development On-going professional development opportunities.
Achieve work-life balance with our lifestyle-friendly work arrangements.
The role Te mahi
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional to join one of the premium South Island employers and one of the largest food service operations in New Zealand.
As the Conference and Events Duty Manager you will oversee a diverse hospitality operation responsible for conferences events and catered functions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
A leadership role supervising the Events team.
Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
Ensuring all Hospitality Services exceed the expectations of our clients.
Ensuring all aspects of our services embrace and implement the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Universitys Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience working in a similar environment and a proven track record in hospitality management.
A strong customer service ethic that emphasises attention to detail and exceeds expectations.
Leadership skills with a hands-on approach to functions and events.
Excellent people and relationship management skills.
Further details Pūroko
This is a permanent full time (40 hours week) position with weekend and evening work sometimes required. Based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $28.89 to $30.39 per hour. Top of Range $31.95.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
For further information please contact Adrian Lowrey Hospitality Manager University of Otago Union vis the contact details below.
Application Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 2 February 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Adrian Lowrey
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- stock management
- Employee Relations
- Leadership skills
- Data Collection
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Management
- Business Management
- Rota Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- MRP
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