Engagement and Event Specialist

Are you a natural connector with a passion for helping ākonga (students) find their path and a flair for delivering memorable events? Wintec is looking for an Engagement and Events Specialist to join our energetic Marketing and Engagement team.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity, focused on student recruitment, event delivery and community engagement. You'll be at the forefront of our efforts to attract future ākonga and support them to apply at Wintec, nurture key relationships, and bring our brand to life through dynamic, on-the-ground activity.

The appointing salary for this role
is $67,800
, dependent on skills and experience.

The Engagement and Events Specialist is based in Wintec and will be responsible for:

• Represent Wintec at secondary schools, careers expos, and community events - connecting with future ākonga and showcasing the exciting study opportunities available, with the goal of supporting students to apply for our programmes
• Build and maintain relationships with key influencers including careers advisors, school leaders, whānau and community organisations who can refer students to us
• Follow up with prospective students to support them through the application journey

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a range of recruitment-focused events, including open days, campus tours, school visits, expos, and onboarding activities
• Be hands‑on with event setup, logistics and pack‑down
• Support institution‑wide events as needed

This role involves some travel throughout the Waikato region to visit schools and attend events. You'll work some evenings and weekends for events, and spend considerable time on your feet at expos, open days and campus tours. A full NZ driver's license is essential
. During peak recruitment periods, you'll be juggling multiple deadlines and priorities, and adapting to last‑minute changes as they arise.

• An outgoing, confident personality with a genuine interest in education and youth development
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to a wide range of audiences - from one‑on‑one conversations to groups of 50+
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks, stay calm under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities
• Enthusiasm for connecting with people and motivating students to take the next step in their education journey
• A full NZ driver's license

Experience in the education sector, sales, recruitment, event delivery, or a qualification in Business, Marketing or a related field will be a bonus.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment.

If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Wintec is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.

Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks;
Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

Applications close on Sunday, 15 March 2026. We may start interviewing suitable candidates earlier than this.

Please note:

This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.