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Taitara Mahi – Toitoi Casual Roles - Event & Technical Crew
We are looking for amazing Event Crew who will provide excellent customer experience and are known for their attention to detail and ability to deliver. You will be an important part of the Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre team.
Our Event Crew get to use their excellent interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of clients and patrons effectively. You will have the opportunity to do ushering, work in the bar and learn ticketing box office duties at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre. Your can-do attitude and focus on manaaki will ensure that everyone's event experience is front of mind at all times.
As part of our Casual Tech Crew, you’ll play a vital role in bringing events to life at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre. From setting up lighting, sound, and staging to ensuring everything runs smoothly during performances, no two days will be the same. With your technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence, you’ll help create unforgettable experiences for our clients and patrons.
Within both of these roles occasional opportunities may arise to work across many different areas of the Arts and Culture department of Hastings District Council. This includes, but is not limited to, day and night shifts as Tech Crew at Toitoi, and other hospitality opportunities in the Municipal Building at Toitoi.
Being a casual role, there is no guarantee of hours being offered to you in any given week. Shifts can be quite demanding with a lot of time spent on your feet, including helping with set-up and pack-down, so a good level of fitness is required.
Ōu wheako –about you,
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Proven customer service skills and the ability to “go the extra mile”
- Availability for a variety of shifts, especially day shifts
- Experience in the arts, events or hospitality industry
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- An understanding and/or willingness to learn and embrace tikanga Māori
- Ability to work well under pressure
- A motivated and proven team player
- Cash-handling Skills/Experience
- Sound PC skills with the ability to use Microsoft packages at beginner level
Before you hit apply:
- Group Interview session is Tuesday 18 February between 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
- To ensure our casuals are super awesome at their jobs, successful casuals will attend a day and a half of training, to be held during the day on Saturday 1 March and during the evening on Monday 10 March
Please note that if you are unable to attend the group interview session or training, we may not be able to progress your application for this casual role.
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. A great team is waiting for you to join us in leading the way to becoming the most vibrant and significant arts, culture and events facility in New Zealand.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of Toitoi's journey? If so, apply today!
