Partnership Event Coordinator

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Entain Australia & New Zealand are fearlessly revolutionising the sports, racing and wagering industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional and unforgettable customer experiences, fuelled by creativity, innovation, and a strong connection between our audience and industry. Our Racing and Sports Partnerships team plays a key role in shaping strategic collaborations that align with our broader business goals.  

We’re currently seeking a Partnership Event Coordinator to support the seamless execution of partnership initiatives, events, and brand activations across our diverse portfolio. In this role, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact experiences that elevate our brand. You'll also nurture your own network of partner relationships nationwide, ensuring our brand is consistently represented with excellence.

As a key player within the partnerships team, you’ll be instrumental in executing standout event programs that align with our Brand, Marketing, and Customer strategies. You’ll identify new opportunities to grow our reach and help position Entain as an industry leader through innovative, on-brand activations. If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for event coordination and relationship building, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Due to the current public holidays, we look forward to reviewing applications from Monday 28th April onward.

Where and how you can work...

We have offices expanding across multiple locations in New Zealand and Australia. This is a full time role based in our Auckland office and will involve some regional travel to locations and venues.

We’re committed to a flexible work environment, offering a hybrid model that combines the benefits of in-office collaboration with the freedom to work from home. This approach supports work-life balance and respects individual preferences, creating a more personalised and productive way of working.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to thrive in a dynamic environment and be adaptable to a seven-day work week, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Your day-to-day...

• Coordinate the implementation of all required activity involving partnerships.
• Maintain and grow partnerships to create mutually beneficial relationships.
• Deliver a high level of partner and stakeholder satisfaction through providing prompt, customer focused, and professional responses to all enquiries.
• Coordinate all aspects of partnership events & activations, ensuring all activity reflects brand values.
• Provide support to and embrace joint responsibility with the greater Entain team for all partnership activities.
• Assist with tailor-made and innovative strategies to achieve best results for each partner.
• Record and report on partnership activity including post campaign & budgeting.
• Ensure all ideas around partnerships can be successfully executed within budget and are compliant with codes and standards.

You're a match if you have…

• Previous experience in hospitality, events, or customer service, with a passion for delivering memorable experiences.
• 3+ years of experience in Event or Partnership Coordination would be desirable.
• A passion for sport, racing, and a keen interest in the wagering industry would be desirable.
• Solid track record in end-to-end execution of partnership events.
• Proven experience in brand briefs and agency interaction.
• An influential flair and expertise in building relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to demonstrate customer-focused creative thinking.
• The desire to work collaboratively, while also holding confident level of autonomous ambition.

Who are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella – our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike.

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports. We're excited to be working alongside our other key NZ brands including Sport Nation, Trackside, and our brand new wagering brand betcha.

Entain Lifestyle...

• Paid Medical Insurance: Get covered with Southern Cross medical insurance for you and your family!
• Dedicated Training Plans: Power up your professional growth with our exclusive training programs.
• Birthday Bonus: Take a breather on your special day, courtesy of us. It's your day to shine!
• Be You: Express yourself! We celebrate your unique individuality, creating a supportive and inclusive work atmosphere.
• Office Fun: Our Auckland and Wellington offices are game-ready with a pool table, dartboard, and sports on TV. Work's never been this fun!
• Social Butterflies Welcome, join our clubs and dive into exciting activities regularly!

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.

Due to the wagering aspect of our industry, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply.

For more information, please reach out to us at careers@entaingroup.com.au or hit apply now.