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Tired of the balancing act?
When your event is your main focus or you have a team to manage, it’s nearly impossible to give your full attention to your core business.
I assume that’s why you’re here – you're looking for an outsourced event manager to take the hassle away! Having someone like me on your side is essential for delivering an efficient event.
If your goal is to bring your community together to engage, learn and have fun then you're in the right place. Whatever your perfect gathering looks like - big or small, in person or online, my 20+ years of experience will help you get there.
Kia ora , I’m Tania !
Official Mission Controller - and expert at getting the job done!
As a woman in her fifities, prioritising what's important is key.
For me that's family and a healthy work-life balance - and I know that finding the right people to support those priorities is a game-changer.
Often it is the people who support you in your business that are key to making those priorities work, and running events is no different.
From receptionist and accounts clerk to EA, Business Manager and marketing support, there are not many day-to-day business tasks I have not tackled whether for corporates in London, Government agencies in Wellington or Not-For-Profits around New Zealand.
As an award-winning event organiser I've now taken that 25+ years of experience and am using those skills to help organisations like you bring your communities together - to learn, to engage and to make sure they have a bloody good time while they're doing it.
Get in touch, let’s chat, I can help you!
Kia pai tō rā
2024 VA of the Year
My Journey on The VA Foundry Podcast
What a ride! My first-ever podcast interview dropped in September 2024, and wow, what a chat it was! After being crowned VA of the Year 2024 (still pinching myself! 🤯), I sat down with Sam & Jo from The VA Foundry to talk about my journey, my business, and everything in between.
💚 How I went from redundancy to running Virtually There for 9 years
💚 The lessons (and curveballs) that shaped my business
💚 Niching, growth, and figuring out what really works
💚 My personal journey – health, family, and what the universe had in store
It was real, raw, and full of those "oh wow" moments – laughs, maybe a few tears, but most of all, an open and honest kōrero about what it takes to build a thriving VA business.
Grab a coffee, pop in your earbuds, and listen in 🎧
"Tania has so much experience and knowledge and can handle anything that you throw at her."
Monica Ferguson
PHOTOGRAPHER | COACH
"Tania helped us pull off a truly memorable party, with feedback from our guests being overwhelmingly 'THE BEST PARTY EVER!'"
Jen Pudney & Tim Fraser
"Tania is the perfect solution to those wanting to focus on the bigger picture and extract themselves from the weeds."
Hilary Beaton
PUBLIC LIBRARIES NEW ZEALAND
TANIA DEJONGE
Award winning Event and Sponsorship Manager.
At Virtually There, I help create unforgettable events throughout New Zealand that captivate, connect, and inspire. With 20+ years of experience, I’ll bring your vision to life—seamlessly and with a touch of Kiwi magic!
NEWSLETTER
What's hot, news, tips, and how to keep your sanity when preparing for an event - it is all in my bi-monthly newsletter.