Host | Pou Tiaki

Hutt City Council Wages; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pool access

Discounted memberships

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Living wage employer

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a friendly Host | Pou Tiaki at the Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub. This fixed-term, part-time role works 32 hours per week across Mon, Thu, Fri 9.15am–5.45pm and Sat 8.45am–5.15pm.

The role supports vibrant local networks and daily hub operations, with opportunities to contribute to community projects. You’ll build connections, create welcoming experiences and help run programmes and events while maintaining equipment and bookings.

Qualifications

• Commitment to community-focused service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with technology and helping run programmes.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with people in the community.
• Create welcoming experiences for Hub visitors.
• Provide administration and day-to-day operational support.
• Assist with set-up and pack-down of programmes and events, including equipment and seating.
• Help prepare programmes, displays and promotional materials.
• Support outreach activities on-site and in the community.

Job description

Opportunity to make a positive impact in our community Turn your love of books, learning and creativity into a rewarding career Competitive pay package, with excellent benefits

About the role

Make a difference in your community as a Host | Pou Tiaki at the Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub. This role is fixed term (until 30 June 2027), part time working 32 hours per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am to 5.45pm and Saturday 8.45am to 5.15pm). Our Neighbourhoods & Communities group works alongside the community to maintain active and vibrant networks, both within Council and across our shared spaces. This group aims to enhance the impact of our collective efforts for the communities we serve.

As a Pou Tiaki, you’ll:

• Build meaningful connections with people from across the community.
• Create positive and welcoming experiences for everyone who visits the Hub.
• Provide efficient administration and operational support for day-to-day services.
• Support the set-up and pack down of programmes and events, including technology, equipment and seating.
• Help prepare programmes, events, displays and promotional materials.
• Connect with our wider community by helping deliver programmes and outreach activities both on-site and out in the community.
• Help to ensure facility, equipment and bookings are well maintained and run smoothy.
• Be part of a supportive team that is passionate about making a positive difference in the community.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive on variety and want a role where you can genuinely contribute to your local community, we’d love to hear from you.

About you

We’re looking for a community-focused, enthusiastic person with a can-do attitude who enjoys connecting with people and helping create great experiences.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A passion for excellent customer service and supporting your community.
• Confidence working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• An appreciation of biculturalism and cultural diversity.
• Confidence using technology and a willingness to learn.
• Initiative, adaptability and a positive, team-focused approach.

What we offer

• Free access to Council pools
• Discounted membership / premiums
• Ongoing development and wellbeing support
• Competitive pay package, we are a living wage employer
• Learn something new every day in a varied and interesting role.

Applications close 18 November 2026 Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we’re making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We’re a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities. Tūhono mai. Come join us!