Global Events and Sponsorships Lead

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

As the Global Events and Sponsor ships Lead, you will define, lead and deliver Seequent’s global approach to events, sponsor ships and partnerships, elevating audience experiences, strengthening market presence and supporting Seequent’s positioning as a category leader. You will own the end ‑ to ‑ end strategy and delivery of Tier 1 (global/corporate) events and sponsor ships, while establishing the standards, governance and measurement frameworks that enable regional teams to execute Tier 2 and Tier 3 activity effectively and consistently.

Through clear decision rights, scalable ways of working and robust performance measurement, you will ensure high ‑ quality, brand ‑ aligned execution and measurable outcomes that support strategic business and go ‑ to ‑ market priorities.

You will champion smarter ways of working through scalable processes, standardisation, and decentralised enablement, continuously enhancing the experience for both attendees and Seequent colleagues. You will also evaluate performance, surface actionable insights and share best practice to drive continuous improvement.

• Develop and continuously refine a bold global event strategy designed to elevate Seequent's brand and drive market differentiation.
  
  Applying insights from the latest market trends, identify and champion key opportunities that will maximise our strategic impact and achieve business objectives.
• Lead the full lifecycle of our high-impact, brand‑led (Tier
  1) global events, overseeing concept development, planning, execution, vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management to deliver exceptional brand experiences and business impact.
• Formalise and evolve Seequent’s sponsorship and partnership framework, including defining enterprise criteria, governance, measurement, negotiation and management of global initiatives, while enabling regional teams to activate regional sponsor ships aligned to global standards.
• Evolve and maintain a standardised measurement framework that evaluate brand and commercial outcomes, lead post ‑ event and post ‑ sponsorship reviews, and provide clear insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform future investment decisions.
• Champion global alignment, cross functional collaboration and customer experience. Act as the central expert and strategic partner for global events, sponsor ships, and partnerships. Provide strategic guidance, best practices, and frameworks to regional and field marketing teams.
• Manage significant global event, sponsorship, and partnership budgets with precision, ensuring fiscal responsibility, optimised resource allocation, and maximum strategic impact and ROI.

• 7+ years of experience leading global events, sponsor ships, partnerships, or related strategic initiatives with a proven track record of delivering high‑impact outcomes.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling cross‑channel event, sponsorship and partnership strategies that drive measurable results and market leadership.
• Experience managing complex global programs across diverse international markets and cultures, coupled with exceptional project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, tight deadlines, and significant budgets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain long‑term relationships with sponsors, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong…