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Southland is a great place to live, work and play.

If you’re interested in joining our team and helping to shape Southland’s future, check out our vacancies below.

Business Events Manager

About the Role

Great South is looking for someone to deliver the Business Events Southland Strategy, grow off-peak visitation, and elevate Southland’s national and international conference profile. We’re the engine behind Southland’s growth—tourism, events, business, and wellbeing.

What You’ll Drive:

  • Strategic partnerships with iwi, venues, airlines, and trade

  • Bidding and planning for high-impact conferences

  • Marketing campaigns and digital storytelling

  • Economic impact reporting and community wellbeing initiatives

Who You Are:

  • A connector, strategist, and event visionary

  • Experienced in MICE, trade shows, or expos

  • A leader who thrives on collaboration and innovation

To Apply:

The job description can be viewed on the Great South website at www.greatsouth/aboutus/workwithus

Please send your application to: recruitment@greatsouth.nz

Applications close Friday, 14 August 2026

Great South reserves the right to appoint to this position prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found.