Join Our Team

Venues Ōtautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for casual Event Service Attendants to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the Operations team, you will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure our standards are met, and you will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

• Food & beverage service (waiting tables, bar service)
• Hosting
• Ticket scanning
• Cashiering
• Retail Cooking
• Event/venue Setup
• Barista

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting applications for casual cleaners to join our Operations team. You will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure standards are met and will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

The cleaning role involves maintaining the day-to-day presentation of Venues Ōtautahi venues as well as event-based cleaning across various event types such as corporate functions to large concerts and expos.

Duties include:

• General cleaning of venues - cleaning, mopping, vacuuming etc
• Collection of rubbish
• Chemical use
• Cleaning of staff/public facilities

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting applications to join our casual staffing pool in casual event operations and venue set up. As part of the Operations team, you will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure our standard are met, and you will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

Tasks include:

• Pack in and pack down of events
• Furniture and equipment logistics
• Stock take
• Event set up (general labour)
• Monitoring incoming and outgoing freight
• Monitoring venue and set up presentation
• Some general health and safety

Please note, the majority of work available in this role will be early mornings, late nights or overnight.

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting applications for casual chefs to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the Culinary team, you will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure our standards are met, and you will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

Based in our production kitchen at Christchurch Arena, you will be part of our experienced kitchen team delivering exclusive events from 5 up to 5,000 covers. This is a high-end production role where your ability to analyse and execute preparation schedules is crucial. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to produce food to international standards and bridging the gap between á la carte and events food will be essential.

Venues Ōtautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for casual Security Services Guards , a key role within our Operations Team, supporting the successful running of building operations at Christchurch Town Hall and Christchurch Arena.

A key role within our Operations Team, reporting to the Venue Manager, you will oversee the efficient and effective running of the venues building management systems and CCTV operations. From deliveries, inducting contractors and welcoming stakeholders and guests to our venues, you will handle all movement in and out of the venues, in addition to managing and monitoring the multiple building control systems to support day to day operations.

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting applications for casual kitchen hands to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the Culinary team, you will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure our standards are met, and you will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

Based in our production kitchen at Christchurch Arena, you will be part of our experienced kitchen team delivering exclusive events from 5 up to 5,000 covers.

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual sandwich hands to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the Culinary team, you will be provided with the training and knowledge required to ensure our standards are met, and you will contribute to our ongoing goal of raising our service to new levels.

Based in our production kitchen at Christchurch Arena, you will be part of our experienced kitchen team delivering exclusive events from 5 up to 5,000 covers.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to be accepting applications for casual safety crew members to join our Operations team.

You will be proactive and flexible with a focus on client, exhibitor and staff safety and wellbeing. You will be excellent at problem solving and thinking on your feet, in what can be a fast paced and challenging environment. You'll also take a calm and considered approach to conflict management and are able to excel under pressure.

Roles include:

• Contractor and exhibitor site inductions while packing in and out for events in various venues (e.g. sporting events and expos)
• Compliance checks
• Ensuring all visitors on site are adhering to the Venues Ōtautahi health and safety procedures
• Client, contractor and exhibitor interaction and general customer service

The role is based on our 7-day operations for which various shifts will be rostered.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to be accepting applications for Venue Technicians to join our casual staffing pool. As a member of the Technical Team, you'll be right in the thick of ensuring every event is set up to perfection. From concerts to conferences and all other events in between, it can be challenging and fast-paced work so we're looking for punctual team players who can think on their feet under pressure.

This is very much a hands-on role. You'll be a master at facilitating overhead rigging, lighting, sound, and AV setups, and your knowledge and experience in these areas will be highly valued. You'll take loving care of our venues and equipment, while supporting the incoming clients and production teams with all their technical requirements.

The role is based on our 7-day operations for which various shifts will be rostered.

Reporting to the General Manager, Assets and Facilities, you will play a key part in ensuring our operational and event delivery teams have the support required to deliver the best events in town. From equipment repair and energy management to painting walls and managing contractors, you will make sure that the operational components of our venues are supported every step of the way.

The successful applicants will bring a wealth of experience in building and grounds maintenance. You will possess excellent attention to detail and take pride in your work. Further, the right person will demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot and remedy common building maintenance issues.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to be accepting applications for casual Car Parking Crew to join our casual staffing pool. As a member of the Car Parking team, you will assist with the safe and seamless arrival and departure of guests and deliver first and last impressions, so it goes without saying that exceptional customer service comes naturally to you. The work is busy, challenging and based outdoors so plenty of energy and enthusiasm is required whatever the weather!

The role is based on our 7-day operations for which various shifts will be rostered.

Venues Ōtautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for a Chief Steward (Head Kitchenhand) to join our Culinary Services team.

The purpose of the position is to ensure that the highest possible standard is set in leading and managing the stewarding team in all areas of the departments and ensure standards are followed.

The role involves providing support, direction and training to the steward team across all Venues Ōtatuahi events and supporting the culinary team in the efficient day to day operations of the kitchen.

Based in our production kitchen at Christchurch Arena, you will be part of our experienced kitchen team delivering exclusive events from 5 up to 5,000 covers.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to be accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Venue Maintenance Technician, a key role within our Assets and Facilities team. You will provide support in maintaining venue assets and mechanical plant to meet the requirements of our clients and guests.

Reporting to the General Manager, Assets and Facilities, you will play a key part in ensuring our operational and event delivery teams have the support required to deliver the best events in town. From equipment repair and energy management to painting walls and managing contractors, you will make sure that the operational components of our venues are supported every step of the way.

The successful applicant will bring a wealth of experience in building and grounds maintenance. You will be experienced in electro/mechanical disciplines within industrial and commercial environments and knowledgeable in all areas of operation. Further, the right person will demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot and remedy common building maintenance issues such as air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and carpentry.

The Marketing Coordinator is a dynamic and multi-faceted role with the below skillset/experience:

• You will have marketing experience, including holding a relevant professional qualification(s)
• Experience using Canva, InDesign and understanding the creative process
  
• Creative, curious and details focused
• Strong writer and communicator across print and digital platforms
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

The Health, Safety, Wellbeing & People Coordinator, will play a key role in supporting all Venues Ōtautahi team members to access the training and guidance that will grow their skills and capability within their role and keep them safe and well. With support from their Manager, the Coordinator will work alongside Operational and Departmental Managers to plan, communicate, execute, and document all of our internal and external training. They will assist with all Health & Safety compliance documentation They will also assist through the recruitment and induction of new staff to ensure a consistently high standard of employee experience is provided to all team members.

The Health, Safety, Wellbeing & People Coordinator, like all roles at Venues Ōtautahi, is a hands-on role. You will be based out of our Head office, in Addington, but you will also be available on the ground at each of our venues throughout Christchurch. You will be excited at the prospect of working across two highly collaborative teams that provide a core support function within the Venues Ōtautahi team. You will need to be passionate about the Safety and Wellbeing of your VŌ teammates and you will be integral to the positive employee experience for new staff joining the business and for assisting the growth in capability through training of all staff.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to grow our exceptional Kitchen team as our events-based business continues to return to a new level of business as usual. We are now looking for additional team members to boost our casual staffing pool in a variety of kitchen roles, from Chef to Kitchenhand to Sandwich hand / Food Preparation team members.

Whilst we are always keen to hear from candidates with strong Chef or Kitchen experience, we are also happy to hear from candidates with less experience but the right attitude.

Whether you are a qualified Chef, studying to become a Chef, or a fantastic home Cook, if you are a positive and hardworking team player who is keen to learn, then WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!