Science Fair Manager
| Company | Taranaki Science & Technology Fair |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Listed | Mon 9 Nov, 9:48 am |
| Type | Part time, Permanent |
The Taranaki Science Fair committee is looking for a Science Fair Manager
The role of Taranaki Science Fair Manager is a part–time position. Hours range from 5 hours a week to full time (around five days during the fair in July or August).
We are looking for an outgoing, well organised, self-starter. The successful person will be comfortable dealing with a range of stakeholders; school teachers and students, whanau and sponsors, both current and potential future sponsors.
The job entails the following:
- Liaising and communicating with all stakeholders, including the committee who meet three times a term
- Organising events and running the fair for its entirety at New Plymouth Boys’ High School
- Collating entries and co-ordinating judging of entries
Desirable skills would include:
- Excellent communication skills
- A high level of organisational skills
- Event management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, and with time constraints during the fair week
- Good level of technical skills, computer systems and software (initial training provided)
- Knowledge in or experience in website content management systems (Wordpress)
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Tuition of some of the above technical skills could be available to the right applicant.)
- Ability to work remotely and attend a committee meeting in person on a monthly basis
Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant by the current fair manager.
The committee is especially looking for someone committed to staying in this role for a few years.
Applications close on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
The role of Taranaki Science Fair Manager is a part–time position. Hours range from 5 hours a week to full time (around five days during the fair in July or August).
We are looking for an outgoing, well organised, self-starter. The successful person will be comfortable dealing with a range of stakeholders; school teachers and students, whanau and sponsors, both current and potential future sponsors.
The job entails the following:
- Liaising and communicating with all stakeholders, including the committee who meet three times a term
- Organising events and running the fair for its entirety at New Plymouth Boys’ High School
- Collating entries and co-ordinating judging of entries
Desirable skills would include:
- Excellent communication skills
- A high level of organisational skills
- Event management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, and with time constraints during the fair week
- Good level of technical skills, computer systems and software (initial training provided)
- Knowledge in or experience in website content management systems (Wordpress)
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Tuition of some of the above technical skills could be available to the right applicant.)
- Ability to work remotely and attend a committee meeting in person on a monthly basis
Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant by the current fair manager.
The committee is especially looking for someone committed to staying in this role for a few years.
Applications close on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
