At Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Kilbirnie, Wellington

Part time

Are you passionate about sport and recreation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Join a vibrant team at one of Wellington's leading indoor sports facilities and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our community.

Ākau Tangi Sports Centre is a 12-court facility in Kilbirnie, Wellington, known for its high-quality programmes, events, and community engagement. Ākau Tangi Sports Centre - YouTube We're looking for an energetic and customer-focused team member to join our Operations and Customer Service Team

In this role, you'll be the welcoming face of the Centre, delivering outstanding customer service to a diverse range of visitors. You'll support the smooth delivery of programmes and events by setting up and packing down equipment, maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented facility environment, and provide accurate information about our services while responding to customer feedback. You'll also carry out administrative tasks such as bookings, enrolments, and payments.

We're looking for someone who is a natural people person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You'll enjoy physical work and take pride in presentation and teamwork. You'll be a reliable team player who can also work independently and take initiative. Previous experience in customer service or recreation is a bonus, but not essential.

This permanent part-time role is for the following shifts:

Monday - 2:00pm to 10.30pm

Saturday - 6.30am to 2:00pm

As an important part of the Centre staff, you will contribute to smooth operation of Ākau Tangi Sports Centre's reputation of being a high quality playing and training facility for a wide range of indoor sports and activities for sports organisations, schools and communities. The facility is open from 6:00am - 10:00pm weekdays, and 7:00am - 10:00pm weekends seven days.

In return, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team that values your growth. You'll enjoy staff benefits like discounted gym memberships and development opportunities, and work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

About us

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.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

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

Applications close 2 August 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check.

Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, health and musculoskeletal testing.

If you have questions, please contact Leighton Arraj, Operations Team Leader, leighton.arraj@wcc.govt.nz

Article added: Thursday 24 July 2025