Te Huinga Tāngata - Wairarapa Event Centre Venue Assistant

Carterton District Council; Carterton; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave Cover

Job summary

Te Huinga Tāngata - Wairarapa Event Centre is seeking an Events Centre Venue Assistant on a fixed-term, part-time basis (11 hours per week, Thursdays and Fridays). Parental leave cover for 12 months from November.

You will support visitors, event bookings, setups, and health & safety compliance while assisting the Events Coordinator. The role requires evenings/weekends as needed, a positive team player attitude, and familiarity with MS Outlook/Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in customer service, hospitality or live events.
• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Enthusiastic, energetic team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Manager’s Certificate.
• Health & Safety training or First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for visitors, offering professional and responsive customer service.
• Assist with event bookings, management and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the Events Coordinator during events.
• Provide administrative support to the Community Services Team.

Skills

Customer service

Event support

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent

Manager’s Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Fixed-term, part-time (11hours/week, worked Thursday and Friday)

Parental Leave Cover (12 months from November)

Supportive team and opportunities to develop new skills

As an Events Centre Venue Assistant in our team, you will play a crucial role in the smooth operation of Te Huinga Tāngata - Wairarapa Event Centre. Hours will be worked Thursday to Friday, however this may vary depending on our events schedule and priorities, so you will need to have flexibility with your availability.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional customer service to visitors and event organisers
• Assisting with event bookings, management, and technical support
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Supporting the Events Coordinator during events

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for visitors, offering professional and responsive customer service
• Assist with event setups, ensuring all equipment and spaces meet hirers' needs
• Provide administrative support to the Community Services Team

Qualifications and Skills

• NCEA Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in customer service, hospitality, or live events
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Computer savvy, with confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• An enthusiastic, energetic and responsive team player with a positive, can-do approach
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Manager’s Certificate
• Health & Safety training or First Aid Certification

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team that values community engagement
• Contribute to exciting events and initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Applications close: Thursday 15 October at 5pm

Please note: Applications may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a strong pool of suitable applicants, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences they bring to our organisation and community.

We are not an accredited employer, so applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.