Venue Staff

Our Casual Venue Staff support the successful delivery of events daily services and front-of-house operations at Te Puna Mahara Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.

As part of the venue team youll contribute to creating positive safe and engaging experiences for clients visitors and the wider community while helping maintain high operational standards across the venue.

Key Responsibilities:

Venue Staff Job Description

• Support event logistics: venue open/close setup cleaning pack down
• Assist with ushering ticketing and guest flow
• Support hospitality cinema and bar services
• Assist organisers contractors and internal teams
• Set up basic AV lighting staging and event spaces (furniture signage)
• Maintain cleanliness and reset spaces to standard layouts
• Report maintenance issues and manage waste/consumables
• Deliver professional front-of-house service and guest support
• Manage check-in ticketing enquiries and issue resolution
• Work collaboratively and adapt to changing event needs
• Step into varied roles as required
• Uphold manaakitanga and engage respectfully with diverse audiences
• Ensure health and safety compliance identify hazards and respond to incidents

About you:

• Experience in events hospitality tourism or venue operations
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments
• Strategic creative and solutions-focused
• Knowledge of venue operations and health & safety
• Collaborative adaptable and team-oriented
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Relevant qualification (events arts hospitality) preferred
• Available for evenings weekends and public holidays
• Physically capable of event setup and manual duties
• Customer service focus; alcohol service experience preferred

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Wellbeing programme
• Additional leave

About us:

Here at Central Otago District Council we are a team with a common goal to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; its about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.

As a Leader in our organisation you will help support and guide your team to deliver great outcomes for our community foster a positive and collaborative culture and ensure our people feel empowered valued and set up for success.

As a values-based organisation we centre our work on our whakataukī: Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi me pakihiwitahi te tū kia haere tahi ai tātou - Respect each other stand shoulder to shoulder So that we may travel on this journey together.

How to apply:

Ready to jump in Wed love to meet you. Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. Were reviewing applications as they come in so dont wait take the next step today.

To apply please clickapply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

Applications close: 09/10/2026

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