Advisor/ Senior Advisor - Leadership Programmes & Events

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make? 

The team you’ll join:

Deloitte New Zealand is a leading professional services firm committed to delivering innovative solutions and creating meaningful experiences for our clients. At the heart of this work sits our Change Collaborative, a suite of programmes designed to elevate leaders’ human capabilities, build change‑ready cultures, and support sustained system improvement. While the Change Collaborative has deep roots in the Health Sector, demand is growing across other industries as organisations look to strengthen their leadership and transformation capability. 

As part of our Client Experience Team, you will play a pivotal role in bringing these programmes to life. You’ll ensure every Change Collaborative event lands with precision, care, and a sense of occasion, while also supporting a broader portfolio of high‑profile leadership engagements that deepen Deloitte’s relationships with New Zealand’s corporate leaders. This is an opportunity to craft experiences that truly make an impact that matters.

The impact you’ll make:

Reporting to our Client Experience Lead, you will lead the strategic planning and flawless execution of Deloitte’s Change Collaborative events based in Queenstown. You will also contribute to other high‑profile programmes and events in Auckland, including executive workshops and leadership forums offering unique exposure to senior business leaders and the opportunity to utilise a wide set of Deloitte tools.

Your typical day will include:

Participant Recruitment & Pipeline Development

• Designing and delivering a targeted marketing programme to attract and recruit participants into leadership programmes, building a sustainable and diverse pipeline of future candidates.
• Developing and executing recruitment campaigns across relevant channels in collaboration with marketing and stakeholder teams.
• Managing end-to-end participant recruitment activity, from lead generation through to conversation and enrolment.
• Tracking recruitment performance and pipeline health, using insights to refine outreach strategies and improve outcomes.

Participant Engagement

• Managing registration processes, including onboarding communications and participant data tracking.
• Coordinating pre-event and in-event communications to ensure clarity, engagement, and responsiveness.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for participant queries, providing timely and professional support.
• Supporting participant experience through personalised touchpoints and feedback loops.

Website & Digital Updates

• Ensuring programme information is accurate and up to date across internal and external digital platforms.
• Collaborating with internal IT and communications teams to implement timely updates and enhancements.
• Supporting integration of registration systems and digital assets into the online experience.

Venue & Accommodation Sourcing

• Identifying and secure suitable venues that align with programme objectives, audience needs, and budget.
• Negotiating contracts and manage relationships with venue and accommodation providers.
• Coordinating transport logistics and special requirements for participants and facilitators.
• Ensuring accessibility, comfort, and quality standards are met across all locations.

Event Management & Execution

• Leading end-to-end event logistics, including venue selection, travel arrangements and hospitality services.
• Maintaining detailed run sheets, contingency plans, and operational documentation to support smooth execution.
• Providing on site event support as required liaising with venue event teams and local restaurants.
• Measure event success using participant feedback.

Conference Supplies & Materials

• Maintaining inventory of conference supplies, branded materials, and programme resources.
• Coordinating the preparation of facilitator tools and printed collateral.
• Ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of materials to support seamless programme delivery.
• Briefing vendors and manage purchasing of branded assets and merchandise.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivating strong relationships with speakers, facilitators, and alumni to support ongoing networks.
• Managing speaker engagement, and support with travel and logistics management.

Budget & Financial Management

• Developing and manage event budgets with a focus on value and sustainability.
• Delivering post-event financial reporting and ROI analysis to inform future planning.
• Working with internal accounts teams to manage invoicing and vendor payments.

Your expertise:

Bring your strong project management and communication skills and at least 3+ years’ experience in a corporate environment to help us deliver unforgettable leadership experiences that make an impact.

You'll also be:

• Confident coordinating logistics such as venues, travel, catering, and AV support.
• Comfortable managing participant registrations, communications, and responding to queries.
• Able to maintain supplies, materials, and digital updates with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internal teams, suppliers, and facilitators to support smooth event delivery.
• Curious to learn

You’ll have:

• Relevant experience in business support, communications, marketing, or event coordination.
• Strong organisational, communication and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and basic CRM systems.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a leadership programme and events environment.

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you’ll be rewarded:

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best    
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

This advert will close on 4th of April 2026. We will respond to all applications within one week of the closing date.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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