Engagement and Event Specialist
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
Are you a natural connector with a passion for helping ākonga (students) find their path and a flair for delivering memorable events? Wintec is looking for 2x Engagement and Events Specialist to join our energetic Marketing and Engagement team.
This is an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity that blends student recruitment, event delivery and community engagement. You’ll be at the forefront of our efforts to attract future ākonga, nurture key relationships, and bring our brand to life through dynamic, on-the-ground activity.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $60,000 and $70,000, dependent on skills and experience.
The Engagement and Event Specialist is based in Wintec | Te Pūkenga and will be responsible for:
- Represent Wintec at secondary schools, careers expos, and community events—connecting with future ākonga and showcasing the exciting study opportunities available.
- Build and maintain relationships with key influencers including careers advisors, school leaders, whānau and community organisations.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver a range of events, including open days, campus tours, school visits, expos, and onboarding activities.
- Support institution-wide events such as graduation, staff functions, and corporate engagements.
- Champion the Wintec brand and ensure all activity is consistent, engaging, and reflects who we are.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain strong product knowledge and provide expert support across marketing, recruitment and engagement.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An outgoing, confident personality and has an interest in education and youth development.
- Experience presenting to a wide range of audiences.
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks, stay calm under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
- A full NZ driver’s license.
- Experience in the education sector, event delivery, or a qualification in Business, Marketing or a related field will be a bonus.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.
