Activities & Events Crew Member - Indoors

Christchurch City Council; Papanui-Innes Community; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Canterbury is seeking Activities & Events Crew members to assist in setting up and facilitating community events. The role involves strong customer interaction, teamwork, and maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure. Opportunities for varied shifts and professional development are included.

Benefits

Access to training programmes

Hands-on experience across venues

Health schemes and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Energetic, reliable, and community-minded.
• Ability to follow processes and use initiative.
• Previous experience in events or customer-facing roles is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and pack down equipment for events.
• Open and prepare facilities ensuring safety and readiness.
• Assist customers in navigating the venues.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Comprehensive First Aid Certificate

Job description

Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are now hiring for a number of Activities & Events Crew members.

He mahi whakahirahira mō te hapori | Meaningful work for our community. Here's your chance to join a team that brings people together, creates unforgettable experiences, and helps our community stay active, connected, and inspired.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As an Activities & Events Crew Member, you'll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our venues humming. No two days are the same! You'll:

• Set up and pack down equipment for sports bookings, community events, and recreation programmes.
• Open and prepare facilities, making sure they're safe, welcoming, and ready for action.
• Be the friendly face customers meet first helping them navigate the space and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Work alongside event organisers, schools, clubs, and community groups to deliver top-notch experiences.
• Follow event run sheets, uphold Health & Safety standards, and take pride in every detail that makes our events shine.
• You'll be based at Cowles Stadium, Cowles Stadium, or Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centres, with opportunities for casual shifts across all venues perfect for those who like variety, teamwork, and action.

Available Shift Options:

• Monday to Thursday: 3pm - 10pm
• Total: 34 hours per week
• Friday: 3pm - 10pm
• Total: 7 hours per week

Option 3 - Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

• Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
• Saturday: 4pm - 8pm
• Total: 12 hours per week

Option 4 - Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre

• Sunday: 2pm - 8:30pm
• Total: 6 hours per week

Option 5 - Across all venues

• Casual work means you'll be called in as needed, offering flexibility to fit around changing schedules. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary week to week.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for energetic, reliable, and community-minded people who take pride in their work and enjoy a challenge. You'll bring:

• Strong customer service skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A knack for problem-solving and working under pressure you stay calm when the action heats up!
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow processes and use initiative when needed.
• A Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Previous experience in events, recreation, sport, or customer-facing roles is a bonus but what really matters is enthusiasm, reliability, and the drive to make every customer's experience a great one.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. Joining the Recreation, Sports & Events whānau you will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience across a range of venues and event types.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Ready to join the crew? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in, and help make great events happen in Christchurch's most loved venues we'd love to hear from you.