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Event Planning Committee - Brain Tumour Support Trust

All Towns
Organisation:
Brain Tumour Support Trust New Zealand
Category:
Events
Hours:
Both/Flexible

Brain Tumour Support NZ is excited to host our first-ever fundraising event in Hamilton — A Night to Raise an Outrageous Fortune — in May 2026. Inspired by the cult Kiwi show, this evening will feature a hilarious “Bogan Bingo” theme, a fun, light-hearted way to raise vital funds and awareness for people and families affected by brain tumours. Expect four lively rounds of bingo, interactive games, live and silent auctions, and plenty of laughter, all while dressed in your best bogan gear!

What We're Looking For:
Ideally, we’re looking for 3-4 enthusiastic and community-minded people to work alongside our existing operations team to help make this night a huge success, who can help with:

  • Planning and logistics coordination
  • Sourcing prizes, auction items, and sponsorships
  • Venue, catering, and ticketing management
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Auction setup and promotion
  • MC/speaker coordination
  • On-the-night support (setup, pack down, money handling, guest assistance, etc.).

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special — bringing people together for a fun, authentic Kiwi night out, while supporting a cause that touches lives across Aotearoa. If you love organising events, have great community connections, or simply want to help make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:
  • Experience in event planning, coordination, or fundraising (or a strong interest in learning).
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Confident communicating with local businesses, sponsors, and the public.
  • Comfortable approaching people for donations, sponsorships, or prizes.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

The time commitment for the Event Planning Committee will vary depending on the stage of planning and your level of involvement:

  • November–January: Approximately one group meeting approx. every two weeks (about 1 hour each, excluding the xmas break) to plan and check progress. Outside of meetings, time commitment will depend on your capacity to help with tasks such as sourcing prizes and auction items.
  • February–April (two months prior to the event): Weekly check-in meetings (around 1 hour each) as plans take shape and details are confirmed.
  • Event Week (May 2026): Around 4–5 hours total, helping with final preparations, prize collation, venue setup, and supporting on the night of the event.

We understand everyone’s availability is different, so the role is flexible — any time you can give will make a valuable difference to this exciting first event in Hamilton.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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