Events and Sponsorship Manager - - 42629 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Fixed Term

Description

At Laminex New Zealand, we’re proud to be a trusted leader in decorative surfaces and panel products, with iconic brands such as Formica, Laminex, Melteca, Lakepine MDF and Caesarstone supporting both residential and commercial projects nationwide. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, we combine global expertise with strong local roots. We are looking for an exceptional Events & Sponsorship Manager for a 4-month contract to help bring our brand to life across multiple events, across the country.

About the Role

Reporting to the National Marketing Manager, the Events & Sponsorship Manager plays a key role in delivering high quality marketing communications, promotional initiatives, and brand experiences. This role is responsible for determining internal and external creative requirements. You will transform briefs into compelling creative outputs, oversee agency and supplier relationships, and ensure seamless execution of events, sponsorships, advertising, and digital activities. This is a hands-on role, from two to five events per month, the role is ideal for a highly organised, collaborative marketing professional who thrives on project management, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling through brand experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver end‑to‑end marketing activity across promotions, advertising, collateral, product communications and category updates.
Coordinate events, sponsorship activation, collateral, merchandise and supplier contributions.
Manage internal vs. external creative requirements, timelines, approvals and day‑to‑day agency coordination.
Support product and segment communications with Marketing team and Product Managers and provide Sales Teams with effective promotional materials.
Assist with consumer initiatives, digital projects, CRM, customer loyalty programmes and broader Communications Strategy delivery.
Create targeted collateral using in‑house design tools and deliver printed literature and campaigns to a high standard.
Track and manage the Communications and Events expense budget.

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, agile, and customer focused environment. You will bring:

Can do attitude, not afraid to do some lifting.
Strong experience in marketing coordination, events management or sponsorship activation.
Excellent project management, communication, and organisational skills.
Confidence working with creative agencies and managing multiple stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver to deadlines.
Familiarity with digital channels, CRM systems, and basic design tools (e.g. Indesign advantageous).
Creative thinking on how to support/deliver product messaging and initiatives to life at events
Presentation creation skills a must.
A proactive attitude, a commitment to continuous improvement, and alignment with our values: Protect, Be Bold, Customer Leading, and Better Together.
Previous experience from building industry or working with specifiers (advantageous)

Why Join Laminex NZ?

At Laminex, you’re joining a company that values innovation, collaboration, and personal accountability.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re an energetic marketing professional who loves bringing brands to life through exceptional events, partnerships, and communications—this is your opportunity to help shape the future of one of New Zealand’s most recognised building product brands.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.