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Engagement Advisor

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is a national organisation representing the interests of New Zealand’s 4,500+ commercial fruit and vegetable growers. Our vision is “healthy food for all forever”. 

Our organisation is diverse in the challenges we represent growers in, including labour, access to freshwater, meeting new regulations, and responding to climate change and other environmental factors. 

The culture at HortNZ is collegial, positive, and relaxed, and you will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of passionate, talented, and highly motivated people. 

Primary objectives

We are proud of our exceptional team and are excited to announce a newly created role to enhance our engagement team. Part of this team's responsibility is to manage HortNZ’s communications and events, including advertising sales and publication of our NZGrower and Orchardist magazine.

The Engagement Advisor role involves coordinating a diverse range of stakeholders, including speakers, exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and advertisers, to ensure the success of our events and marketing activities. Additionally, the role requires administrating multiple communication channels, monitoring performance metrics, and maintaining and using systems to enhance the experience of our stakeholders.

Key skills/attributes

• We’re looking for a highly motivated person with excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• You are an active listener that enables others to feel valued and heard towards building trust and rapport, crucial for long-term customer relationships. 
• You must be systematic, methodical, and work calmly under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. 
• You are not someone who waits to be told, does things the way they have always been done or shy’s away from challenges – you’ll embrace opportunities and enjoy making improvements. 
• You excel in using Microsoft Excel and Google Analytics to analyse, report and to provide actionable recommendations on our engagement activities. 
• Experience using HubSpot and/or CVENT is an advantage.  

You do not need to meet all the role requirements to apply. We offer many development and learning opportunities and welcome an application if you think you could be a great fit. 

This is a full time 40 hours per week, hands-on, Wellington-based role. We offer flexible working arrangements with the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week.   

Please note:

• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
• We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive enough applicants for the role.

Click here to read the job description and here to apply on seek.

If you have any questions about the role, please email (kate.longman@hortnz.co.nz

If you require any further assistance or have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to us via email at HR@hortnz.co.nz. We would be more than happy to assist you.

Applications close at midnight, Thursday 14 February 2025.