Conference and Events Duty Manager at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

31.95

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Relationship Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ 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 Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

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.