Civic Centre Lead: Shape, Grow & Activate Community Events

Manawatu District Council; Aorangi; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Feilding Civic Centre is seeking a proactive leader to head its operation and development, growing its use and turning it into a vibrant destination for performances, events, activities and community experiences. You will work with the Council and a network of performers, event organisers, community groups and businesses to bring ideas to life.

You will lead a small team, collaborate across the Council, and ensure the facility remains welcoming, safe and well managed.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in venues, events, performing arts, recreation or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and development of the Feilding Civic Centre.
• Grow its use and make it a vibrant destination for performances, events and community experiences.
• Build relationships with performers, event organisers, community groups and businesses.
• Manage a small team and collaborate across Council to deliver a diverse range of activities and experiences.
• Ensure the facility remains welcoming, safe and well managed; support flexible hours for events.

Skills

Leadership experience

Venue and events management

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

The Feilding Civic Centre is seeking a proactive leader to head its operation and development, growing its use and turning it into a vibrant destination for performances, events, activities and community experiences. You will work with the Council and a network of performers, event organisers, community groups and businesses to bring ideas to life.

You will lead a small team, collaborate across the Council, and ensure the facility remains welcoming, safe and well managed.