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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Full time
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You'll be the key contact for clients from initial enquiry to event execution, ensuring every detail is just right. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating conferences, boardroom meetings, private dining, and outside catering
- Hosting site inspections and client meetings
- Preparing proposals and function sheets
- Managing set-ups, logistics, and ensuring a seamless handover to the operations team
- Assist in managing food and beverage service during events as required
- Manage daytime boardroom meetings from arrival to departure
- Effectively manage event costs and budgets
- Maintain a database of key contacts and clients
- Providing hands-on support during key events as needed
- Collaborating with Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Reservations teams to deliver smooth guest experiences
- Following up on leads to maximise conversion and repeat business
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team at one of New Plymouth’s leading 4.5-star hotels. If you’re organised, detail-driven, and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone with:
- 1–2 years in event coordination or related hospitality roles (F&B, Front Office, Reservations, etc.)
- Experience with event management software (Function Tracker or similar preferred)
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills - you’re calm under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- A warm, confident approach with clients and colleagues
- Hands-on approach to event coordination and execution
- A genuine love for hospitality and creating great experiences
- Sales and marketing experience (advantageous)
- Bonus: Knowledge of OPERA Cloud, Micros POS, and the Taranaki region.
Eligibility to Work in New Zealand
Please note: Only applicants who are New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents, or currently hold a valid opern work visa will be considered.
We are not able to support visa sponsorship for this role.Eligibility to Work in New Zealand.
What we can offer you
Why Join Us?
- Full-time role with minimum 30 hours/week
- Join a globally recognised brand (Accor) with excellent team culture and growth opportunities
- Work in a contemporary 4.5-star hotel, a standout destination for both business and leisure travellers
Who we are
New Plymouth’s leading hotel, The Novotel New Plymouth is a 4.5 star hotel offering 85 stylishly appointed modern rooms and apartments. Enjoy a meal or refreshment at Haukai Bistro & Bar with its large street facing windows open from 6am till 9pm seven days a week. Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki counts among the best New Plymouth hotels for business and leisure travellers alike.
Email Mariska Botha - bsm@novotelnewplymouth.com
