Kaituitui Hui me te Pūtea Tautoko | Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

Kaituitui Hui me te Pūtea Tautoko | Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

Permanent Full-time
Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
5 weeks annual leave

Looking for an opportunity to bring people together through kaupapa-driven events? Want to play a key role in delivering meaningful experiences that support whenua Māori and whānau across Aotearoa?

Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o nāianei, o anamata hoki.
Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised and driven Kaituitui Hui me te Pūtea Tautoko | Events and Sponsorship Coordinator to join our Ratonga Whakapāho | Communications Team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take the lead on coordinating and delivering high-quality events and sponsorships that reflect the values and mana of Te Tumu Paeroa. From planning through to on-the-day delivery, you’ll help bring our kaupapa to life and ensure we show up strongly for owners of whenua Māori, our stakeholders and communities.

We’re still relatively new to the events space so you’ll have the opportunity to make the role your own—bringing fresh ideas, improving how we work, and helping us deliver even better outcomes.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events, including planning, timelines/run sheets, logistics, delivery and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate suppliers and vendors, including venues, catering, travel, accommodation, technology and printing.
• Manage sponsorship deliverables, ensuring commitments are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Represent Te Tumu Paeroa at events, supporting set-up, on-the-day coordination and pack-down.
• Champion our brand, ensuring consistency across events, merchandise and corporate clothing.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident juggling multiple workstreams at once.

You will bring:

• Proven experience coordinating events or similar projects end-to-end
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to keep people informed and manage expectations
• Experience working with Māori organisations, communities or kaupapa is highly valued
• A good understanding of tikanga Māori or a willingness to learn and grow in this space 

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi – Te Whakahua: A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of te reo Māori (essential)

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi – Nō Ia Rā: An understanding and living of tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level (essential)

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

• Tōtika | Professionalism – Being great at our job is how we make the most difference
• Kotahitanga | Unity – We work as one and value our differences
• Manaakitanga | Respect – We treat everyone with dignity and care
• Mana | Integrity – Integrity is at the heart of everything we do

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What’s in it for you

If you’re motivated by meaningful mahi, this role offers the chance to deliver events and experiences that support Māori landowners and their aspirations.

You’ll play a key role in how Te Tumu Paeroa shows up, bringing our kaupapa to life through high-quality events, strong partnerships and authentic engagement.

You’ll be joining a supportive, kaupapa-driven team where your ideas, initiative and attention to detail will be valued. There’s real opportunity here to shape how we deliver events and sponsorships into the future.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to bring your skills into a role full of purpose, energy and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via SEEK and provide a covering letter and CV. We encourage early applications, as these will be reviewed as received.

Applications close Thursday, 25 June 2026.

If you’d like to know more, please contact the Kaihautū Whakapāho | Communications Manager
Morwenna Mitson-Grills – [email protected]