At AIA, our promise is to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes one step at a time. Our firm belief is that by following our Operating Philosophy of doing the right thing, in the right way with the right people, the results will come. AIA Insurance for Life, Health and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Events Specialist to join the events team under CEO Office on a 12month fixed term contract.

You will help plan, execute and deliver on internal and external events for the CEO Office team and wider business at AIA.

About the Role:

• Plan, manage, organise and deliver events of all sizes for a range of audiences including advisers, distribution partners, employees and the wider community. This includes but is not limited to product roadshows, conferences, speaker series, gala dinners, and hosted sporting events.
• Build effective relationships with other business units to champion both internal and external communications requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver partner programmes required including the analysis of business reporting.
• Be competent in using and creating event planning processes and templates, including run sheets, budgets, event briefs and communication plans.
• Develop any presentations and related materials required by stakeholders for an event.
• Ensure events encourage engagement and supports the organisation’s overall business strategies.
• Contribute to a cooperative team.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties assigned by your Manager in order to meet other requirements.

About you:

• 3+ years’ experience working in events.
• Relevant qualification in event, communications, marketing or business.
• Creative and an out of the box thinker.
• Intermediate MS Office skills including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Able to write clearly and succinctly, in a variety of communication styles and deliver messages that have the desired effect.
• Excellent organisation, project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to interpret broad and complex sources of information and translate into simple and interesting content.
• Work in a challenging environment/industry with the ability to work autonomously and manage elements of ambiguity.
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• We invest in training and development to build on your current skills
• Career development through internal mobility opportunities
• Work for a business helping make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders
• Access additional leave days to recharge and refresh yourself
• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
• Work with supportive and inclusive managers
• Flexible working arrangements

What’s next?

If you’re passionate about making a difference – then click the ‘Apply Now’ Button!

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