Event Facilitator

Role overview

Auckland Council’s Events Unit is hiring an Event Facilitator to join the Event Facilitation team. The role is primarily based in Manukau and supports community events across South and West Auckland, with occasional involvement in other areas of Tāmaki Makaurau.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position running until 9 July 2027 and is covering parental leave.

What the role involves

You will help event organisers work through council processes, offer practical guidance, and build trusted relationships that contribute to safe, compliant, and well-run events. The work spans community celebrations, cultural festivals, sporting events, neighbourhood gatherings, and other local initiatives that bring people together.

The position also supports community groups and organisers in understanding Auckland Council requirements, strengthening capability across the local events sector, and working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties

• Process and support event permit applications in line with council requirements
• Guide community groups, organisers, and stakeholders through event planning and approvals
• Monitor permitted events and assist with compliance matters when needed
• Maintain strong working relationships with local boards, community organisations, and event sector partners
• Contribute to local event programmes and annual activity planning
• Identify ways to improve processes and support consistent facilitation practices
• Assist with the delivery of local events and community initiatives as required

About you

The ideal person is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working with a variety of people. You should be able to balance customer expectations with regulatory obligations and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Experience may come from events, project coordination, community engagement, hospitality, local government, or a similar field. What matters most is strong organisation, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in supporting Auckland communities.

Mandatory requirements

• Experience coordinating events, projects, programmes, or community initiatives in a complex setting
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and customer service ability
• Clear and confident communication with diverse groups
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

Advantageous experience

• A qualification in event management, hospitality, communications, marketing, public relations, business, or a related area, or equivalent relevant experience
• Background in local government, community organisations, or regulatory environments
• Knowledge of event permitting, compliance, or community-led events
• Understanding of te ao Māori and a willingness to further develop capability in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Awareness of health and safety requirements for event sites

Benefits and workplace support

Auckland Council offers employee benefits, flexible working options where possible, EAP services, an Oranga Day, discounted Leisure Centre membership, and partner discounts. The organisation values diversity and inclusion and is committed to an environment where different perspectives are welcomed.

Additional information

This position is considered safety sensitive. As part of Auckland Council’s policy, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be required.

The employer KiwiSaver contribution is paid on top of the base salary.

Applications close on Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer and can provide support during the recruitment process for candidates with access or support requirements.