Events & Venues Workforce Coordinator

Red Badge Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Badge Group in Christchurch is seeking a Workforce Coordinator to lead our events team, coordinating a large casual workforce and providing on-the-ground leadership across weekends and nights.

You will build strong staff relationships, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting, and contribute ideas to drive growth as our operation expands.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Skilled at multitasking and thriving under pressure.
• Natural leader who motivates and develops others.
• Genuine passion for security is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and rostering a large casual workforce.
• Providing on-the-ground leadership, including weekends and nights.
• Building strong relationships with staff and motivating performance.
• Balancing multiple priorities in a high-energy environment.
• Contributing ideas to support growth and improved operations.
• Hours align with event calendar; weekday shifts typically 9:30am–4:30pm, 30+ hours weekly, with potential for longer event days.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

People development

Security interest

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Are you highly organised, people-focused, and ready to take the lead in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Workforce Coordinator to join our Christchurch events team and play a key role in supporting our growing operation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating and rostering a large casual workforce.
• Providing on-the-ground support in leadership roles, including weekends and nights.
• Building strong relationships with staff and motivating them to perform at their best.
• Balancing multiple priorities in a high-energy, dynamic environment.
• Contributing fresh ideas as we continue our journey of growth.

What we’re looking for:

• Computer savvy with strong organisational skills.
• A confident communicator who can build rapport quickly.
• Professional, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively.
• Skilled at multitasking and thriving under pressure.
• A natural leader who enjoys motivating and developing others.
• A genuine passion for security (desirable).

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunities to grow your career – exposure to quoting, recruitment, leading inductions, and onboarding new staff.
• The chance to work some of New Zealand’s biggest events – from Electric Avenue, Crusaders matches and Black Caps tours, to concerts such as Robbie Williams, Foo Fighters, Stan Walker, Christmas in the Park, and Rhythm & Alps.
• Be part of a supportive, innovative team making a real impact.

No two weeks are the same. Your hours will be based around our exciting event calendar, with weekday shifts generally between 9:30am and 4:30pm, guaranteed 30 hours minimum per week, plus weekend work and longer days when supporting major events so flexibility is crucial for this role. Must also be available to work over New Years.

This role is perfect for someone with ambition, energy, and the drive to grow into future opportunities within our organisation.