Trade Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

Do you hold a valid Blue (Temporary) or Green (Full) COA? We want to hear from you!

Red Badge is 100% Kiwi owned and operated, is widely recognised as a market leader, trusted to deliver a full range of security planning and staffing solutions for some of New Zealand’s best events!

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and committed people who hold a valid COA to join us as Casual Event and Security Team Members.

These are casual positions, so you’re in control to pick up work for the dates and events that suit you, but availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays is a must – most of the best events take place during these times!

You will be providing excellent customer service to event attendees, ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience throughout the event, including greeting everyone and scanning tickets. We rely on our staff to ensure the safety and security of all individuals at events through tasks such as bag checks, assisting in crowd and vehicle control, assisting patrons with wayfinding within the venue.

What’s in it for you:

• Get paid to attend the events you love. The ultimate win-win for sports and music lovers!
• Role variety – work in different positions within our security team
• Multiple events both in Hamilton and the chance to travel the North Island!
• Find the shifts that suit you! Variety of hours and locations available!
• Connect with the community, interact with a diverse range of people, flex your interpersonal skills

What you will bring to the team:

• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with a diverse range of individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• You’ll be adaptable, approachable, and able to think on your feet to find solutions.
• Experience in a customer facing role (like hospitality or retail), in event security, or a related field is beneficial but not a requirement as training will be provided.
• This is a physical position which may see you standing and walking for extended periods, so you will need to have a good level of fitness to accommodate.
• Due to the requirements of the role, applicants are required to be over 18 years of age to be considered.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, or to hear more send through an application today and our recruitment team will get back in touch. We would love to hear from you!

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will also be subject to a security check.

*In these roles you’re contracted to work across a number of clients and events, most of our Hamilton event clients currently pay living wage meaning you’ll be paid $27.80 an hour. There may be opportunities to work outside of these clients and if so rate of pay will vary.