Conference and Events Duty Manager

full-time

Summary

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

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CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA
UNIVERSITY UNION CATERING | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA

•    Salary + 6.75%25 Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
•    Career Development + On-going professional development opportunities.
•    Achieve work-life balance with our lifestyle-friendly work arrangements.

The role | Te mahi

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional to join one of the premium South Island employers, and one of the largest food service operations in New Zealand.

As the Conference and Events Duty Manager, you will oversee a diverse hospitality operation, responsible for conferences, events, and catered functions.

Your key responsibilities will include:
•    A leadership role supervising the Events team.
•    Proactively engaging with University Departments to build strong relationships and create new business opportunities.
•    Ensuring all Hospitality Services exceed the expectations of our clients.
•    Ensuring all aspects of our services embrace and implement the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University’s Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates with:
•    Experience working in a similar environment and a proven track record in hospitality management.
•    A strong customer service ethic that emphasises attention to detail and exceeds expectations.
•    Leadership skills with a hands-on approach to functions and events.
•    Excellent people and relationship management skills.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full time (40 hours week) position, with weekend and evening work sometimes required. Based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $28.89 to $30.39 per hour. Top of Range $31.95.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union, vis the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600100 will close on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Adrian Lowrey

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

What you'll do

The Conference and Events Duty Manager will oversee a diverse hospitality operation, responsible for conferences, events, and catered functions. This includes supervising the Events team and ensuring all services exceed client expectations.

About University of Otago

Physics explores the fundamental laws of the universe, which underpin modern technology and sustainable energy solutions. Our scientists research topics from atomic physics to astrophysics, and work on both fundamental questions and seeking applications in advanced technology and sustainable solutions for the planet. In our physics degree you acquire a range of experimental, mathematical and computational tools to understand the fundamental laws governing the universe. Our energy degree equips graduates to drive the transition to a low carbon and sustainable energy economy. Our graduates are highly sought after across a broad range of careers including pure research, computer and data science, government agencies, finance, health, and the energy sector. We have advanced facilities and leading researchers across a range of fields spanning from Astrophysics to Quantum Technology.

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