Night Caretaker

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Supportive team

Job summary

Auckland Council’s Parks & Community Service team invites applications for a 5-month fixed-term Night Caretaker at Whangateau Holiday Park. This part-time role is 36 hours per week across three 12-hour night shifts, from 9 November 2026 to 2 April 2027.

You will rotate nights, typically 8:00pm–8:00am, with shifts including weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes guest assistance, park security, and night-time operational duties, with a friendly, proactive, and collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, hospitality or caretaker roles preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and a calm, helpful demeanor.
• Able to work independently during night shifts and handle late check-ins.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking park security and managing noise levels.
• Assist guests with late check-ins and provide support during the night.
• Administrative duties including locking up and cleaning when needed.

Skills

Security experience

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Job description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Parks & Community Service department have an opportunity for friendly, reliable, resilient, and practical person to join their team at Whangateau Holiday Park . We are seeking enthusiastic and customer focused person to join our team for a 5-month fixed-term Night Caretaker position.

This part-time role offers 36 hours per week, worked across three 12-hour night shifts rostered throughout the week. The fixed-term period runs from 9 November 2026 to 2 April 2027 .

We are looking for a team member who can commit to a rotating night-shift roster and is flexible to work any night of the week as required. Shifts are typically rostered from 8:00pm to 8:00am across three consecutive nights, with a pattern such as Sunday to Tuesday likely , although this may vary depending on requirements.

The Park is open 7 days a week including public and school holidays, we are especially busy throughout the summer months, so having the ability to work flexible hours, weekends, public holidays, and additional shifts is required.

You can find the position description here . The role pays a living wage of $29.90 per hour.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Undertaking park security and managing noise levels
• Assist guests with late check-ins and provide support during the night when required
• Administrative duties including locking up and cleaning when needed

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

This role will see you working in a unique coastal setting where you will support the team in providing a memorable experience for all our guests. It offers you variety and plenty of opportunity to help improve services.

Having a friendly and calm personality is important as you will be the point of contact for guests as well as other staff throughout these night shifts. You’ll be working closely with an amazing collaborative team to ensure our guests’ have a positive and memorable experience with us.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideally applicants will have experience in either a security, hospitality or caretaker role and have passion for customer service. You will be self-motivated, enjoy working both alone and as part of a team. As you’ll frequently be interacting with guests’ strong communication skills are a must.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.8 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.