general manager starpak management ltd - Basketball New Zealand

Event ManagementManage all aspects of the delivery of Century City Saints home games. Included andnot limited to setting up sponsor signage, contracting game day entertainment andrecruiting volunteers to assist with event day preparations.Event Manage all Century City Saints home game ensuring a high quality sportentertainment experience is delivered to the public.DESCRIPTION - NATIONAL EVENTS MANAGERREQUIRED ATTRIBUTESESSENTIALProven experience in the delivery of sports events including event project managementDemonstrated experience managing people including volunteers and building strongworking relationships with a diverse group of people.Previous work experience within sport, including representative team, a national sportingorganisation or regional sports trust.Previous experience in the management of financial resources including a strictadherence to budgets.Demonstrated high level communication skills, written and oral but also includes a strongcomputer and IT application background.Ability to perform effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines without sacrificingprofessional standards.Ability to think in terms of opportunities and possibilities and can generate new andcreative ideas – is not afraid to think ‘outside of the box’.Approach work with energy, enthusiasm and a whole hearted commitment to doing thebest possible job and providing a great customer experience.DESIRABLEA knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand sports sector.A recognised tertiary qualification in an area of study relevant to the position.An affinity towards Basketball.An understanding of the differing demands of grass roots participation events through tocompetitive performance events and sports people.REQUIRED ATTRIBUTESIf you wish to find out more about the position please contact Nick Mills via emailnick@saints.co.nz or by phoning 0274664557Applications should be forwarded by 5 th December 2009 to;Email: nick@saints.co.nzSubject line: Position Vacant: Starpak General Manageror by post to:Starpak Management LtdRE: General ManagerPO Box 2393WellingtonNEW ZEALANDNROCESS