Casual Events Assistant

5 days ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Dunedin City Council Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Events Assistant

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, cultural experiences, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Join our team in Events at Enterprise Dunedin and help ensure a culturally rich and enjoyable experience for our community in Ōtepoti Dunedin. We have multiple casual positions to support our event periods, available with a variety of shifts that include evenings and weekends.

The opportunity:

Do you want a casual job with a difference? One with variety and excitement, where you'll be amongst a team delivering some of the largest events in the city?

You could be working across events such as the George Street Market, the Chinese New Years celebrations, Matariki or even supporting stadium events with city activations.

As a Casual Event Assistant, you will be responsible for helping to set up, deliver and pack down these events, as well as providing a friendly and informative welcome to attendees, ensuring the events are successful for the city.

The successful applicants will work on a casual basis. Events happen throughout the year and generally over the weekends. They aren't too often, but when they do happen, we need a larger team who are flexible and able to help with a can-do attitude. Peak periods include February and mid-winter.

What we need from you:

  • A can-do attitude.
  • Ability to help with light labour.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
  • Provide a positive interaction to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience.

What we offer

  • Living Wage Employer $28.95 per hour.
  • A variety of engaging work settings.
  • Working in a professional and supportive team delivering exciting events.

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Job Details

Reference #

8520

Posted on

24 Nov 2025

Closes on

07 Dec :55

Location(s)

Civic Centre

Expertise

Community Development & Events

Work type(s)

Casual

Benefits
Salary/Compensation

Additional superannuation

Career development

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Work/Life balance

Five weeks annual leave, additional paid parental leave, wellbeing support

Make a difference

Support our ambitious carbon zero goals

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