Events Advisor

Job No: ADC75
Location: Ashburton

  • Permanent role to source, promote and manage Council events.
  • Make your mark in this dynamic role.
  • See the results of your work within our community.

 Are you passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive, and memorable events that bring people together? Do you thrive on empowering communities and making things happen behind the scenes? If so, we want to hear from you!

Ashburton District Council is on the lookout for a dynamic Events Coordinator to lead the charge in seeking out, facilitating, and delivering a diverse range of events across our district. In this exciting role, you’ll be the go-to person for supporting and enabling community groups, helping them bring their event ideas to life — from local festivals and cultural celebrations to sporting and arts events.

But that’s not all — you’ll also take the reins on four iconic Council-led events each year, leading everything from planning and promotion to sponsorship and delivery. It’s a hands-on, high-impact role where no two days are the same.

You’ll work closely with our Economic Development team and across Council to ensure events reflect the spirit of Ashburton and contribute to our district’s vibrancy and growth.

For more about this position click here.

What you’ll bring:

  • A passion for community engagement and event delivery
  • Strong organisational and project management skills
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders and sponsors
  • A creative, can-do attitude and a love for making things happen
  • Strong admin and compliance skills
  • Top-tier communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Flexibility to work when the action happens (yes, sometimes after hours!)

Why join us?

You’ll be based in our stunning new building, Te Whare Whakatere, working with a team that’s friendly, supportive, and just a little bit extra (in all the right ways).

And outside of work? Ashburton offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat — with Mt Hutt’s ski slopes, Lake Hood’s water sports, and Christchurch just up the road.

Here’s a taste of the perks:

  • Professional development (grow your skills and your confidence)
  • Annual performance and pay reviews
  • Flexible work options (because life happens)
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Birthday leave + option to buy extra leave
  • Service recognition rewards
  • A sociable, family-friendly vibe

And that’s just the beginning – check out our website for the full list!

Still not sure? Watch our recruitment video and see why Ashburton District Council could be your next big move!

Ready to help shape the heartbeat of Ashburton?
Apply now and bring your energy to our events!

Applications close Wednesday 10 December 2025.
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If you're interested in joining a dynamic local government organisation that offers its people rewarding and varied opportunities, we'd really like to hear from you. We provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities. With a fast paced and changing community, we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives going on. With a diverse and passionate workforce of 300 employees spanning all Council activities, we're dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Joining Ashburton District Council will not only give you the chance to make your mark within our organisation, it will also enable you to contribute to Ashburton District becoming a better place to work, live and do business. Working in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career. Our values are all about doing what's right, making things happen and working as one team and respecting every voice so if we sound like the type of organisation you want to join, I encourage you to get in touch with us.