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, you’ll 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; it’s 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? We’d love to meet you. Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait — take the next step today.

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

Applications close: 09/10/2026

Any enquiries about this role please email: [email protected]