Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

This fixed term role provide hands-on operational support across setup, event delivery, and pack down for Hautapu 2026. The role ensures the event site is prepared, maintained, and restored safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei values and cultural expectations.

The mahi will be primarily outdoors and subject to winter weather conditions

Role requires a strong “can-do” attitude, reliability, and willingness to support across all event phases

Fixed term contract from 30th June - 17th July

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Physically capable of manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg

• Able to work early morning shifts, including pre-dawn starts (~04:00) for Hautapu event days

• Strong reliability and attendance record

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Willingness to learn and follow direction

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Full or restricted driver’s licence

• Previous experience in event operations, logistics, or manual work environments

• Basic understanding of health and safety practices

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 

• Respect

• Resilience

• Whānau outcome focused

• Collaboration

• Cultural Understanding

Key Result Areas:

The Event Support role will assist with the safe and efficient setup, operation, and pack down of event sites. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the setup of event infrastructure, including gazebos, furniture, signage, barriers, and operational areas.

• Assisting with the assembly and placement of signage in line with event site plans.

• Receiving, unloading, moving, and distributing event deliveries and equipment across site locations.

• Acting as a runner to support real-time operational needs and responding promptly to direction from the Operations Lead.

• Assisting with staging, storage, and organisation of event assets to ensure equipment is correctly located and accounted for.

• Supporting event pack down, site clean-up, and the return of equipment to storage areas.

• Following all Health and Safety procedures, including safe lifting and handling of equipment up to 20kg.

• Reporting hazards, risks, or incidents promptly and demonstrating safe working practices at all times.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Ministry of Justice Criminal Check

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz 

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date (Friday 26 June 2026), therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!