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Wellington City Council

Recreation Assistant

  • Posted 2d ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Wellington


Salary

$27 .80/hr


Job Description

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future.
Our Narinville and Tawa Recreation Centres needs you! We currently have part-time Recreation Assistants vacancies at both Nairnville and Tawa Recreation Centres. These are unique multi-use facility that caters to many sport and recreation programmes. We provide affordable, accessible recreation and leisure opportunities to our communities that encourage participation and enhance the health and wellbeing for our Wellington communities. These positions would be perfect for those wishing for a career in the Sports and Recreation industry or someone looking at getting back into the workforce.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has customer service experience
  • Is passionate about the Sport and Recreation industry
  • Possesses a customer focused and 'can do' attitude
  • Has great communication and people skills
  • Can work in a team and have fun
  • Has experience in basketball referring or netball umpiring (preferred but not essential)
  • So, do you enjoy working with people, young and old? This is a busy hands-on position where you will be responsible for setting up and packing down the Recreation Centre for our various programmes, organising and delivering birthday parties, umpiring, or referring leagues, supporting the Recreation Coordinators in administrative duties, ensuring the facility is tidy, presentable, and much more!!


These are permanent part-time roles, offering 27.80 per hour.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Anjna Maisuriya, Manager, Nairnville & Tawa Recreation Centre Manager on anjna.maisuriya@wcc.govt.nz or apply today. All applications must be submitted online.

Applications close off on the 21st April 2025. Don't hesitate, apply today!

Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol and health testing. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand

We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz


Desired Soft Skills

  • Sport and Recreation
  • Program Delivery
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • School Holiday Programs
  • Coaching (Preferred)
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Positive Attitude
  • Working with Children

Benefits and Perks

  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
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    Work from Home
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • Care and Appreciation
  • Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • Flexible Work

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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