Venues Assistant – Napier Conferences

5 days ago

Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time NZ$255,120 - NZ$293,680 per year

Bring events to life at one of Napier's most iconic venues right on the coast. As a Venues Assistant, you'll play a key role behind the scenes—making sure everything runs smoothly, looks great, and creates a seamless experience for our visitors and event clients. If you take pride in your work, enjoy variety, and like seeing the results of your effort come to life in real time, this is the role for you.

Te Āheinga
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The Opportunity

  • Be part of the team that ensures Napier's premier venues are ready to shine for every event, function, and celebration.
  • Take ownership of venue preparation, setup, and presentation, supporting smooth and professional event delivery.
  • Work across a variety of spaces and setups—from corporate conferences to community celebrations—no two days are the same.
  • Join a collaborative, supportive team where great communication and teamwork make all the difference.

He kōrero mōhou
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About You

  • Experience in venue or event setup, cleaning, or facilities work, with a strong focus on quality and presentation.
  • Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to completing tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Maintains a calm, professional manner and delivers high standards of service in a customer-focused environment.
  • Willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings, early mornings, and weekends to support event operations.

Ngā painga mōhou
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What we Offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
  • Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
  • Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
  • Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
  • Free flu vaccinations (annual)
  • Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
  • Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent role working full time on a rotating roster basis, including weekends and public holidays. You will be based at the War Memorial Centre on Napier's Marine Parade.

The hourly rate for this role is $24.43-$28.74 (including Kiwisaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 5 December 2025 however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri -
About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we're happy to help

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you'll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening & drug testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

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