Events & Venues Workforce Coordinator

Red Badge; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking a Workforce Coordinator to lead a growing events operation. You will coordinate and roster a large casual workforce while providing on-the-ground leadership across weekends and nights.

As a natural communicator, you will build rapport with staff, balance priorities in a fast-paced environment, and contribute fresh ideas to drive growth. The role offers exposure to major events and a path to future opportunities within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and rostering large casual workforces.
• Strong organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate others in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and roster a large casual workforce.
• Provide on-the-ground leadership support, including weekends and nights.
• Build strong relationships with staff and motivate performance.
• Balance multiple priorities in a high-energy setting.
• Contribute ideas to growth initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

People-focused

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.