Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi - Kaitiaki & Skate Park Guardian
Permanent Part-Time
Want to help keep Hastings and Flaxmere safe, welcoming places for everyone to enjoy? We’re looking for friendly, community-minded people to join our team as Kaitiaki, with another opportunity also available as a Skate Park Guardian.
In these roles, you’ll help create positive environments across Hastings District Council facilities by building good relationships with the community, supporting visitors and helping prevent anti-social behaviour. You’ll work closely with Council staff and the public to make sure our spaces remain safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.
We have multiple positions available, with each having different weekly hours. Our Kaitiaki roles are primarily based at the Hastings Library (30 hours per week and 25 hours per week) and Flaxmere Community Centre (35 hours per week), while our Skate Park Guardian role (18 hours per week) is based at William Nelson Park in central Hastings. All of our positions include regular weekend work.
You don’t need years of experience to apply — what matters most is your attitude, communication skills and ability to connect well with people. We’re looking for people who are approachable, reliable and confident speaking with a wide range of community members.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Friendly, approachable and respectful
- Calm under pressure and able to handle challenging situations maturely
- A clear and confident communicator
- Community minded and willing to help others
- Reliable and responsible
- Physically fit and comfortable being active throughout the day
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?
