About The Piano
Pīpīwharauroa: Kui-kui Whitiwhiti Ora

The Piano is a space devoted to music and the arts. From New Zealand icons and international artists, to community heroes and emerging talent — The Piano plays host year round to a diverse range of outstanding artists and events.

Since 2016, The Piano has been a place where community groups aspire to take the stage, where next generation artists perform on the same stage as their mentors, where emerging artists meet audiences that become enthusiasts and where seasoned performers enthral audiences from all walks of life.

With our 325-seat Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, superior acoustics, suite of five performance, workshop and meeting spaces, and 16 Artists in Residence Studios, The Piano is a destination performing arts and events venue built to the highest specifications, offering an impressive range of technical and hospitality options for a wide range of events. From concerts to conferences, workshops, festivals, film screenings and meetings, multi-disciplinary events to product launches.

Position Overview | Venue & Events Manager (maternity cover)
— Fixed term, 12 months, 30 hours p/w
— Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch
— Ideally available to start on 24 November 2025 or before

A key role in The Piano team, the Venue & Events Manager is the primary contact for all clients of The Piano, working closely with the Events & Marketing Coordinator to oversee all aspects of event planning for our diverse range of arts, community and business activity. In a friendly and efficient manner, the Venue & Events Manager is responsible for all aspects of our event organisation prior to events. Including liaison with clients, staff, the public, technical providers, caterers and ushers to ensure facilities, equipment, and personnel provided meet the requirements of the event and the client's contractual agreements. The Venue & Events Manager supports the Director in the day-to-day management of The Piano.

• Download the full Position Description here, and find out more about The Piano and this role at www.thepiano.nz

About You

First and foremost, you’ll love working with people and supporting clients to deliver exceptional event experiences with a broad range of arts, community and business clients.

With a passion for events, and a strong interest in the arts, you’ll possess the following attributes and skills:

• At least four years’ experience in managing events, client services and bookings, and/or similar experience within a venue, arts organisation or hospitality establishment
• You’ll be a people person, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build rapport and manage a wide variety of relationships and personalities
• Strong time management, administrative and organisational skills, with a passionate attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and understanding of Xero accounting software (or equivalent). Training can be provided if necessary

How to Apply

• Send in an up to date CV and cover letter directly related to the position description addressed to the Director, Marcus Norman at marcus@thepiano.nz
• Applications close Thursday 25 September, 11.59pm with interviews taking place on 6, 7, 8 October.
• Please get in touch with Marcus if you require access support with the application or interview process, we are happy to help.

Want to find out more before applying?

• If you’re interested in applying, but would like to see if this role might be a good fit for you first, you’re welcome to get in touch with Marcus Norman, Director for an informal kōrero at marcus@thepiano.nz or 03 377 5000