Casual Community Events Assistant — Flexible Hours

Selwyn District Council; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance with flexible\

Build network in events sector

Career coaching and development

Discounts with local/national brands

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a pool of casual event staff for community events across Selwyn District, including Kite Day, Harvest Festival, Matariki, Culturefest, SWELL and more.

You will assist with planning, setting up, delivering, and packing down events at various locations, greet guests, handle inquiries with courtesy, and help with catering and equipment handling. Shifts vary 2–8 hours across any day, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Hold a Restricted or Full Driver Licence.
• Are confident reversing a trailer and assisting with movement of event equipment.
• Have experience in customer service, hospitality, events, recreation, or a similar environment.
• Enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent customer service.
• Have strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Are reliable, dependable, and able to work as part of a team.
• Have the physical capability to be on your feet for extended periods and undertake manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff with preparing for, delivering, and packing down Council delivered events from a range of public facilities and reserves.
• Greeting guests as they arrive and directing them to where they need to be.
• Responding to customer enquiries and concerns in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service throughout events.
• Assisting with serving food, catering and or drinks and refreshments.
• Help with the set-up and pack-down of event equipment, including the ability to lift and carry heavy items (around 20kgs).
• Support with the safe operation of event tools and equipment, including reversing a trailer.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Events

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Problem solving

Physical endurance

Job description

Selwyn District Council is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a pool of casual event staff for community events across Selwyn District, including Kite Day, Harvest Festival, Matariki, Culturefest, SWELL and more.

You will assist with planning, setting up, delivering, and packing down events at various locations, greet guests, handle inquiries with courtesy, and help with catering and equipment handling. Shifts vary 2–8 hours across any day, including weekends and evenings.