Travel & Events Assistant
Date Posted: 7/14/2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Postion Type: Full Time, Hybrid
TAG provides high-touch, personalised travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.
Travel & Events Assistant Overview:
We are looking for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Travel & Events Assistant who can support our growing private travel department. As a Travel & Events Assistant, you will have a diverse and varied role. You’ll collaborate with our global teams to support company initiatives and uncover innovative solutions, while taking a proactive approach to your day-to-day responsibilities.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Assist in understanding event objectives, target audience and client requirements
Support event managers in coordinating and developing end-to-end event logistics, venue selection, vendor management and on-site execution
Respond to client communications proactively, efficiently and accurately, ensuring high service standards
Support vendor and supplier negotiations, managing contracts and ensuring cost-effective solutions
Maintain accurate event documentation and ensure all bookings, schedules, and materials are properly recorded
Coordinate event materials, branding, and promotional content, as needed
Provide high level of assistance in all aspects of the management of client travel requirements
Assist in managing client relationships, identifying additional business opportunities, and supporting new client acquisition
Provide administrative support, including processing accounting queries and supporting the finance department with final reconciliation
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for managed events
Attend FAM trips, proactively research, and continually expand knowledge of venues, properties and destinations
Support post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and reporting on event success metrics
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Travel diploma or experience within the travel industry
Minimum of one year of administrative experience in a corporate environment
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Ability to adapt to a changing environment, to work in a pressurised and demanding environment, to work to agreed deadlines, prioritise workload and have a strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently or within a team environment
Experience TAG Perks:
Competitive salary
Wellness/EAP program
Employee discounts
We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. To express your interest in the role, please send your updated CV/resume and a cover letter to HRAPAC@tag-group.com.