Join Our Team

Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual Event Service Attendants to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the team ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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
• Hosting
• Ticket scanning
• Cashier
• Retail Cooking
• Event Setup

In preparation for a return to delivering events, Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual cleaners to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the team ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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.

The cleaning role involves maintaining the day-to-day presentation of Venues Ōtautahi venues as well as event-based cleaning across various event types.

In preparation for a return to delivering events, Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest to join our casual staffing pool in casual event operations. As part of the team ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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 pack down of events
• Food, beverage and furniture logistics
• Stock take
• Event set up (general labour)
• Monitoring incoming and outgoing freight
• Monitoring venue and set up presentation
• Some general health and safety

In preparation for a return to delivering events, Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual chefs to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the team ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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.

In preparation for a return to delivering events, Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual kitchen hands to join our casual staffing pool.

As part of the team, ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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.

In preparation for a return to delivering events, Venues Ōtautahi is accepting expressions of interest for casual sandwich hands to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the team, ready to hit the ground running when restrictions on mass gatherings end and we are back in business, 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 expressions of interest for casual safety crew members to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the 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.

You will be a self-starter with the ability to think on your feet, in what can be a fast paced and challenging environment. You will help to ensure all contractors, clients and exhibitors adhere to the Venues Ōtautahi health and safety procedures during the running of our events.

Venues Ōtautahi is excited to be accepting applications for Venue Technicians to join our casual staffing pool. As part of the 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.

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 Head of 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.