Activity And Events Operations Team Leader

6 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Activity and Events Operations Team Leader Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing.
Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are hiring for an Activity & Events Operations Team Leader at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, our newest facility.Are you a great fit to join our supportive team of fun-loving good sorts?
He inoi tenei ki a koe ki te tono i tetahi tunga ki te Kaunihera o Otautahi: This is an invitation to you to apply for a position at CCC.About the role Ko te mahi neiIn this role, you'll oversee the delivery of high-quality recreation and sport facilities to meet the needs of the customers.
Some of the key responsibilities include:Ensuring stadia and meeting spaces are well-prepared for casual users, regular hirers, and major events, keeping operations smooth and encouraging participation.Contributing to event planning to ensure seamless transitions between hirers and the Recreation, Sport & Events team.Overseeing the delivery of stadia and aquatic events, ensuring they meet high standards and positioning Parakiore as a preferred venue for National Sporting Organisations and event operators.Recruiting, managing, and developing a team of Activity & Event staff to ensure strong operational coverage across a seven-day schedule.Building team capability through mentoring, upskilling, and ongoing training, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.Leading the delivery of a high-quality customer experience by ensuring service standards and procedures are in place, consistently followed, and continuously improved.To be successful in this role you will have:A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in sport, recreation, events, business, or local government.At least five years of practical experience, including proven leadership in the events, sport, or recreation industry.Extensive experience leading high-performing teams and achieving exceptional results.Experience managing budgets and procurement processes, including setting budgets, tracking spending, and reporting on variances.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and resolve challenges effectively.Strong interpersonal skills to ensure relationships established and maintained are mutually beneficial;You will need to collaborate effectively within the team and foster a culture of unity across the facility.
This will be crucial in ensuring the facility operates efficiently.Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and time management, with a process-driven approach.A customer-focused mindset, ensuring a warm, friendly, and professional experience for all users of the Recreation, Sport & Events unit.Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre:E ka mauka whakahi e tu nei, e ka awa kopikopiko e rere nei i te nuku o te whenua, nei ra te reo maioha ki a koutou katoa.
Nau mai, tauti mai ki te whare o Parakiore; The name Parakiore has been gifted by Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga and fits perfectly as the name of the Christchurch City Council's newest facility, the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre.
Parakiore was a Ngai Tuahuriri hero renowned for his resilience, determination and agility.Hours of work: This role follows a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday schedule, with flexibility as required.
However, during the establishment phase, the schedule may temporarily shift to Monday-Friday.Position: Permanent, full-time.Salary: The salary will be discussed with the successful candidate.Location: This role will be based at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, 50 St Asaph St.
However, during the establishment phase, you will work from Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street and across our network of facilities.Feeling excited and ready to make your move?
We can't wait to hear from you, so apply today.
Join us and you'll be gaining plenty of opportunity with a great team, who love what they do and where they do it.This recruitment may result in consequential vacancies, and we encourage you to apply for consideration.Reference # 37888Posted on 24 Feb 2025Closes on 09 Mar :55Location(s) Central CityExpertise Arts & Events, Management, Sport & Recreation

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