VACANCIES

Are you someone who thrives on bringing events to life and representing a brand with confidence and care? Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking an Events & Marketing Support Officer to help deliver high-quality on-campus and community events that support student recruitment and engagement. In this hands-on role, you’ll coordinate event logistics from planning through to pack-down, work with internal teams and external partners, and ensure SIT’s brand is presented consistently and professionally. You’ll also support the wider marketing team with promotional activity and provide front-of-house customer service as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of SIT events and activations (on-campus and in the community) to support recruitment, engagement and brand goals.
• Manage event logistics end-to-end including run sheets, venue and room bookings, catering, equipment, signage, transport, set-up and pack-down.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners to confirm requirements, timelines and deliverables for each event.
• Provide on-the-day coordination and front-of-house support, ensuring a welcoming experience for prospective students, whānau and visitors.
• Support the promotion of events through marketing channels (e.g., website, social media, email and printed collateral) in line with SIT brand guidelines.
• Work flexibly to support event delivery, including occasional early starts, evenings and weekends as required.
• Provide general marketing and administrative support to the team, including coordination of bookings, invoices, and stock of promotional items.
• Assist with tracking event expenditure and supplier costs, ensuring approvals and processes are followed.
• Gather feedback and contribute to post-event reporting to support continuous improvement of event delivery and visitor experience.

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Proven experience coordinating events or delivering operational support in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate multiple event details simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging with prospective students, whānau, staff, suppliers and community partners.
• A practical, can-do approach and willingness to pitch in with set-up/pack-down, displays and general event logistics.
• Competency with MS Office and the ability to learn systems for bookings, registrations, reporting and basic marketing administration.
• An eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of consistent brand presentation across signage, collateral and event materials.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support event delivery; experience in tertiary education is an advantage.

Working at Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill

One of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes, SIT’s focus is on innovation and the future. That means we provide opportunities not just for our students, but for our staff as well. We offer a collegial and supportive working environment focused on continuous improvement, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to tertiary education delivery, benefit from ongoing professional development and training, and be part of a flexible, values-driven workplace culture.

If you are passionate about delivering great events and providing marketing support that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply.

A full job description for this role is available for download below under Documents to Download.

To apply for this opportunity, click the APPLY SEEK button. When applying, please attach your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are the perfect candidate for the role.
Applications will close on 30 March 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. Due to the fast-paced nature of our vacancies, close dates may be subject to change.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Any questions on this role can be directed via email to the HR Department.