• Organises and co-ordinates services for conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, functions, banquets, seminars, weddings, and other events (including concerts).
• Also known as Event Manager and specialisations include Event Planner, Exhibition Organiser, Wedding Coordinator (or Wedding Planner), and Concert Organiser.

Promotes conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, functions, banquets, seminars, weddings, and other events (including concerts) to potential customers; responds to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering, and related services; meets with clients to discuss their needs and outline package options to meet these needs; negotiates the type and costs of services to be provided within budget; prepares documents such as brochures, contracts, and programmes; arranges and coordinates services for participants, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, transport, and social events; organises registration of participants; oversees work by contractors and reports on variations to work orders; may supervise ancillary staff; and ensures compliance with all relevant health and safety and local body regulations.

• Works indoors in an office environment which is frequently associated with a hotel or conference facility or similar. May sometimes organise outdoor events. When the event is taking place may be required to be outside in variable weather conditions. If the event is a concert, may be exposed to loud noise.
• Works predominantly at office desks, usually with a computer workstation, but frequently in meetings and discussions with clients and staff.
• Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces.

• Sedentary to light role. Frequently sits at a workstation or in meetings carrying out a variety of communication and organisation activities.
• Frequent standing and walking about the office and wider premises will occur.
• Stretching, twisting, climbing and more than very light lifting is unlikely.
• Bending, squatting, or crouching movements should be unnecessary.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer or writing.
• Driving may be required to facilitate meetings with clients and to look at venues if an independent contractor.
• Use of minor office hand-held objects/equipment such as pens, calculators, and staplers, as well as telephones and computers will be occasional to frequent.
• Mental skills likely required include a high level of verbal and written communication, public-relations, problem-solving, organisation, and decision-making capabilities, and competent numeracy and budgeting skills.

• A relevant NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
• Roles likely to involve driving will require a Class 1 Driver Licence.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.