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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.


Commercial Attraction Manager

The Commercial Attraction Manager develops and manages strategic initiatives to attract high-value investment and business activity to Christchurch, accelerating economic growth, job creation, and innovation within the Canterbury region.

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Commercial Attraction Manager position description
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Major Events Coordinator

This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Major Events team by helping with admin tasks, organising meetings, and keeping things running smoothly. It helps manage event tickets and hosting requirements, prepares run-sheets and MC notes, supports communication with city partners, and assists with funding applications.

The role also helps prepare presentations, keeps track of risks through the use of risk registers for key events, and makes sure meetings are well-organised with agendas and minutes. It’s a key support role that helps the team deliver great events for the city.

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Major Events Coordinator position description
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