Activities & Events Crew Member - Outdoors

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We want to help make a positive impact on our community by helping more people, be more active, more often, while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities.

In the Outdoor Activities & Events team, we love to go the extra mile! We are fun people who help others have as much fun as we do. We embrace challenge and welcome change.

More People. More Active. More Often. It's what we do.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This role is responsible for maximising the customer experience and providing maintenance support for our outdoor sports facilities, specifically Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Canterbury's sporting home for Canterbury athletics, hockey, tennis, rugby league and netball. Duties also include:

• Keeping our facilities running smoothly over our busy summer season. This includes the set up and pack out for sporting events along with identifying any maintenance issues, repairing these issues or co-ordinating with contractor to get a successful outcome. This role will also involve hands on the tools, with various planned projects to be completed around the site to demonstrate your DIY skills.
• You will be a go-to point for customers during events and effectively contribute to the delivery of a branded customer experience that is engaging and adhering to customer service standards and normal operating procedures.
• Through the summer months you will also support the delivery of international cricket fixtures at Hagley Oval - Christchurch's premier cricket ground.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous experience interacting with customers along with maintenance and/or DIY skills.
• An interest in the events and recreation industry.
• You will be results focused and have the drive to self-manage and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• A current, full drivers licence is advantageous.
• A comprehensive First Aid certification is required.
• You will bring a can do attitude to the role and have the ability to solve problems and effectively use your conflict resolution skills when required.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

• Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Position: Fixed-term for 6 months.
• Location: This position is primarily based at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub/ Hagley Oval or other Recreation & Sport Centre facilities.
• Salary: $27.80 per hour, we pay the living wage!

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.