Venue Steward(s)

Whangarei, New Zealand
Reference: 6518207

The Opportunity

Our Venue & Events team are a hard-working, friendly, and supportive team who take genuine pride in attracting, supporting, and delivering memorable events on behalf of WDC, for the benefit of our community. The team are now seeking interest from candidates who really enjoy the buzz and excitement of setting up venues in preparation for a variety of events and conferences.

This role will be based at Forum North in Central Whāngarei which houses the Captaine Bougainville Theatre, the Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall, and Cafler Suite conference rooms. From time to time some travel will be required when hosting events at alternate venues throughout our district.

You will need to be physically fit and enjoy working in a flexible environment as some evening/weekend will be required due to the nature of the industry. This is a practical and hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, so thinking on your feet, being adaptable and taking initiative is a must!

We do encourage applications from both full-time and part-time job seekers as this role has some flexibility for the right applicant.

Our successful applicant will:

Be fit and capable of confidently lifting 20 kgs

Be comfortable and experienced with client liaison and customer service

Work well autonomously and as a part of a team

Complete tasks to a high standard unsupervised

Have great attention to detail

Comfortable with a range of cleaning duties

Have experience in setting up basic event equipment

Have a clean driver's licence

What We Can Offer

Our employees value meaningful and purposeful work and much of our satisfaction comes from knowing that we make a difference with the work we do. We actively work to provide a caring, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture for our people guided strongly by our Tikanga, the principles of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, and Atawhaitanga.

We welcome diversity in all forms. Our goal is to build a future workforce that champions equality and celebrates difference. Since the completion of our purpose-built Civic Centre in June 2023, WDC employees are now warmly welcomed into a fully accessible working environment located in the heart of our CBD.

For our permanent employees, we also proudly offer additional ‘on the job' benefits in the form of:

Health Insurance,

Life Insurance (2 x base salary)

Flexible working arrangements

Supported learning & development opportunities

With a stunning natural environment, great schools, and short commutes, working with us here at Whāngarei District Council will be the positive change you have been looking for!

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to contribute your unique skills to making a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional and to spend more time doing what you love, Apply Now!