Kaitiaki

Hastings District Council; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council seeks a friendly, community-minded Kaitiaki to help create safe, welcoming spaces across council facilities. You will connect with visitors, support staff and the public, and help prevent anti-social behaviour while promoting respectful conduct.

You don’t need years of experience; strong attitude, communication, and ability to connect with people matter most. The role suits someone reliable, calm under pressure and physically active throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and respectful.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle challenging situations maturely.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Community minded and willing to help others.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Physically fit and comfortable being active throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Help create positive environments across Hastings District Council facilities by building good relationships with the community and supporting visitors.
• Work closely with Council staff and the public to make sure spaces remain safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.
• Assist in preventing anti-social behaviour and promote safe, welcoming spaces.

Skills

Friendly

Calm under pressure

Clear communicator

Community minded

Reliable

Physically fit

Job description

Job Category: Community Facilities & Services

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Want to help keep Hastings and Flaxmere safe, welcoming places for everyone to enjoy? We’re looking for a friendly, community-minded person to join our Kaitiaki team.

In this role, you’ll help create positive environments across Hastings District Council facilities by building good relationships with the community, supporting visitors and helping prevent anti-social behaviour. You’ll work closely with Council staff and the public to make sure our spaces remain safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.

You don’t need years of experience to apply — what matters most is your attitude, communication skills and ability to connect well with people. We’re looking for an approachable, reliable person who is confident speaking with a wide range of community members.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Friendly, approachable and respectful.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle challenging situations maturely.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Community minded and willing to help others.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Physically fit and comfortable being active throughout the day.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Job Description

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