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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.



Business Events Coordinator

The Business Events Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to the Business Events team, contributing to the successful attraction and experience of business events activity in Christchurch.

This role supports the development of bids, coordination of famil programmes, and delivery of key activity and plays an important part in ensuring high-quality experiences for event organisers and delegates.

This position is ideal for someone wanting to grow their career in business events, tourism or events, who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment.

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Business Events Coordinator position description
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Major Events Portfolio Manager

The purpose of this role is to hold clear accountability for the performance, governance, and delivery of ChristchurchNZ’s contracted major events portfolio, ensuring all events meet agreed investment objectives, contractual obligations, and delivery outcomes.

The role leads and manages a small, high-performing team responsible for contracts, portfolio, and partnerships functions, including direct management of the Major Events Partnership & Contracts Manager(s). It drives clear accountability, consistent ways of working, and high performance across event delivery, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.

Sound like you? Read the full position description below.

Major Events Portfolio Manager position description
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