- Fixed Term until 6 November 2025
- Full-time position - Shift work (days and hours below)
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō Working together for Wellington's future.
The Ākau Tangi Sports Centre (12 court facility based in Kilbirnie, Wellington) is a vibrant facility which provides high quality playing and training facilities for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, floorball and a wide range of other indoor sports and activities for sports organisations, schools and communities. The Ākau Tangi Sports Centre's range of activities and events continues to grow and reached over 900,000 visits to the facility this previous year. We run regional, national and international events, while still catering for our community through adult social leagues, school leagues and programmes, pre-school classes, holiday programmes and meeting room facilities.
The Ākau Tangi Sports Centre is operated and managed by Parks, Sport and Recreation, a business unit of Wellington City Council. Parks, Sport and Recreation provides a comprehensive range of recreation and leisure opportunities through its network of community recreation facilities, programmes and services to its customers across the city.
An opportunity exists in a leadership position for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Akau Tangi Sports Centre as a Duty Manager.
As a key member of the Sports Centre's team, you will ensure a high standard of customer service and facility presentation, while maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
The Duty Manager is responsible for managing the daily operational activities of the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, including the highly physical nature of the role, which includes the set-up and pack down of equipment and thriving in a frequently fast paced environment.
Core Skills will include:
- Strong leadership and delegation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Passion for quality facility presentation
- Team Work
- Strong focus on Health and Safety
The days and hours for this role are as follows:
- Sunday: 6.30 am - 3.00 pm
- Monday: 6.00 am 2.30 pm
- Tuesday: 12.30 pm - 9.00 pm
- Wednesday: 12.30 pm - 9.00 pm
- Thursday: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
If we've described you, then we'd love to hear from you. For further information about this role please refer to the job description or contact Leighton Arraj on leighton.arraj@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close 25 February 2025 and must be submitted online. Applications will be assessed and shortlisted as they are received, so please submit your application as soon as you can as we may close applications early.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo pre-employment health assessment and drug and alcohol screening if short-listed. There is also a Police Vetting check. Candidates must be eligible 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 an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
