Job Title : Event OperatorLocation : Auckland City 1010Company : Auckland CouncilSalary : Open Date : 2023-02-14Close Date : 2023-06-14
- Be part of running a diverse range of events across the city
- Auckland wide locations
- Permanent role
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
As an Event Operator, you’ll be responsible for supporting a variety of events within the community. The purpose of this role is to provide logistical and operational support as crew members in the delivery of civic, local and regional events.
We run a diverse range of events across the city including Movies in Parks, Music in Parks, Auckland International Cultural Festival and more. These are focused on the community and giving Aucklanders' an enjoyable experience. We need an efficient operator to transport our equipment and manage the logistics of getting the events sites up and running in the right place, on time.
This is a full-time role, and due to the variable scheduling of the live events weekend work will be required, particularly during the summer months. In this role you will either be preparing for live events, loading and unloading our vehicles or setting up at the event. You’ll also record stock movements, take down events afterwards and at times be working in the warehouse.
He kōrero mōu: About you
As a successful candidate you’ll be physically fit and have a sense of humour while holding strong value on being reliable. You should have the ability to work unsupervised while managing your varied workload, and good communication skills to work alongside community groups, event organisers and local boards. Event operations and event site experience is preferred, but not essential.
You will also have:
- Full clean drivers' license - manual transmission capability is essential
- Be proactive and use initiative to take on the responsibility of making sure things happen
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
No two days are the same and this is a great role for anyone who likes to work outside and has the ability to achieve excellent results as part of a great team in a fast-paced, high-pressured but fun environment. If this sounds like an interesting role, apply now.
Please note that this role will involve heavy lifting and would require a physically fit candidate who would enjoy hands-on tasks.
This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with the Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.
Applications close Tuesday, 7th March 2023
Please note that we may, however, be considering applications as they are received so please do not delay in applying.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.