Events Assistant Supervisor

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, cultural experiences, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Join our team in Events at Enterprise Dunedin and help ensure a culturally rich and enjoyable experience for our community in Ōtepoti Dunedin. We have multiple casual positions to support our event periods, available with a variety of shifts that include evenings and weekends.

The opportunity:

Do you want a casual job with a difference?  One with variety and excitement, where you’ll be amongst a team delivering some of the largest events in the city?

You could be working across events such as the George Street Market, the Chinese New Years celebrations, Matariki or even supporting stadium events with city activations.

The Events Assistant – Supervisor role supports the successful planning, coordination and delivery of DCC events by providing operational support, guiding Casual Events Assistants, and working collaboratively with vendors, contractors and event staff to ensure smooth event execution. The position plays a key role in delivering positive, inclusive customer experiences, maintaining safe working practices, and strengthening community connections through professional service and effective problem solving. Posi

The successful applicants will work on a casual basis. Events happen throughout the year and generally over the weekends. They aren’t too often, but when they do happen, we need a larger team who are flexible and able to help with a can-do attitude. All successful applicants must be available to work peak periods in February and June. The weekend 6th/7th February 2027 uses the largest number of staff with our other events using smaller amounts.  Shifts can go from early AM till late PM. Main events include:

• Dec: Christmas in the Park & New Years Eve
• Jan: Foundations Festival
• Feb: Waitangi Day, George Street Markets/Eats & Beats / Poptigan & Chinese Cultural Festival including Chinese New Year
• June: Matariki

What we need from you:

• A can-do attitude.
• Ability to help with light labour.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Provide a positive interaction to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal
• Ability to apply sound judgement to balance safety, customer needs, and Event Manager requirements in day-to-day supervision
• Experience working with a large team, both as a team member and as a supervisor

What we offer

• $36.16 per hour
• A variety of engaging work settings
• Working in a professional and supportive team delivering exciting events

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.