Location: 84 Albany Street, Ōtepoti (OUSA Events Office)

Employment: Fixed-Term | 20 hours a week | February 2026 until December 2026

Remuneration: Early Scale C on OUSA Staff Salary Scales

Application details: Please visit www.ousa.org.nz/about/vacancies for further information, including job description, salary scales and our application form

 

The Otago University Students Association delivers a varied range of events focused on providing a unique campus experience for all students as well as building a strong connection between students and city. The events team run a multitude of events throughout the year, from Orientation week, the award-winning Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival, week-long events such as Art Week, daytime events such as Market Days, and assisting with logistics at other events such as graduation parades and the on-campus ANZAC commemoration.

 

This role is a fixed-term position that supports and collaborates with the core events team at 20 hours a week. You will play a significant role in helping to shape, create and successfully deliver a program of diverse events. Key areas that this role assists with are:

• Site management

• Logistics

• Equipment management

• Artist contracts

• Scheduling

 

Supporting OUSA events provides our event assistants with a great opportunity to get a foot in the door of the event’s industry.

 

• Ideally, previous experience within the events industry.

• An attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team.

• Enthusiasm and initiative.

• A love of the busy fast-paced nature of events and excellent people skills,

• Be Health & Safety focused and experience maintaining a safe work environment.

• Punctuality and reliability are essential to these roles.

 

Given the nature of events, a flexible approach to working hours is necessary, as events often occur on evenings and weekends.

 

Applications should include a CV, cover letter, a completed OUSA application form and to be emailed to our HR Advisor, Lauren Scrimgeour, at jobs@ousa.org.nz.

 

Applications close January 28th.