Place Host

• Serve customers in a vibrant and exciting community centre
• Learn new skills and engage with the local community
• Flexible work, great benefits & discounts

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Onehunga Oranga Hub in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is seeking two Place Hosts to join the team.

The two positions are:

• Onehunga Community Centre - Permanent part-time, 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm.
• Oranga Community Centre - Fixed Term, 38 hours, working Monday to Friday, 18 January - 30 April 2026.

Onehunga Community Centre serves a diverse and vibrant community. Our hub whānau are committed to caring for each other, our community, and our environment. In this role, you will be the face of the centre, greeting customers and answering general enquiries about the hub and our programming and events. As this is a front-facing customer service position, you will be assisting customers from all walks of life. You will show visitors our spaces, direct them to their booked rooms and help set up rooms for bookings.

To view the position description, ​please click here.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for a friendly, resilient person that is self-motivated and brings a positive attitude. You will have strong people skills and a passion for customer service. You are happy serving people of all ages and backgrounds. You are eager to learn new skills and thrive in a busy work environment.

We are looking for a team member who:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Ao Māori values and principles
• Understands and uses technology with confidence
• Is reliable, enjoys fostering great relationships with our community
• Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrates excellent written and communication skill
• Support the centre team to deliver community programming.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, and a community that values the hub as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland Libraries team and Auckland Council.

Additionally, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Salary: $62k – $65k per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience

Applications close: Sunday 8th November at 11.59pm

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.