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ChristchurchNZ is the sustainable economic development and city profile agency for Ōtautahi Christchurch. We work to make the city a better place to live, work and play and our employees are Christchurch's biggest champions!

our people

Our values

  • We are driven by our organisational values – Open, Purposeful and Together.
  • We are motivated by public good and a shared love of the city we call home.
  • We seek strong partnerships in all we do, including with mana whenua, and we are a committed partner of the CCC group.
  • Our people are our greatest asset, with many areas of expertise among us.

Current opportunities

Keep an eye out below for opportunities to join our dynamic organisation.

Head of Growth Sectors

The Head of Growth Sectors at ChristchurchNZ is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving economic growth across the city’s key growth sectors - Food, Fibre & Agritech, Aerospace & Future Transport, Healthtech and Cleantech - while also overseeing the Christchurch Antarctic Office.

Key responsibilities include securing funding, developing sector strategies, advocating for policies and delivering work programmes which position Christchurch for future success in its growth sectors.

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Head of Growth Sectors position description
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Special Projects Lead - Major Events


We’re after a Special Projects Lead – Major Events to join our team at ChristchurchNZ for a 12-month fixed-term.

Reporting to the Head of Major Events you will be responsible for delivering high-impact events such as the Supercars Championship to position Ōtautahi Christchurch as a premier event destination.This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification, maximizing cultural, economic, and reputational benefits for our city.

This role is fixed term until 26 June 2026. Applications will remain open until Wednesday 9 July 2025.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact peopleandculture@christchurchnz.com.

Sound like you? Read the full position description below.

Special Projects Lead - Major Events position description
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