Venue Lead | Māngere Town Centre Hub

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Māngere Community Hub team is seeking a Venue Lead – to manage and coordinate Whare Koa Community House. This role will oversee a wide range of activities and creative community programmes including but not limited to community partnerships, market days, community hub events, workshops and school holiday events. A key focus is to develop strong community relationships to ensure that we are responsive to the desires and aspirations of the local community, and to lead the development, promotion, and delivery of a range of creative and community experiences.
 
As a Venue Lead, your role will also work alongside the Whare Koa Community House staff, and community hub teams to provide support to the Māngere Community Hub Manager, hold key stakeholder relationships and manage business functions such as procurement, contract management, administrative and programming processes. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have demonstrated effectiveness in building and strengthening community and stakeholder relationships especially at the community grassroots level. You will have the drive, focus and initiative to produce creative and community experiences that support and empowers local community. 
 
Alongside your leadership experience you will bring with you project/programme planning and coordination capabilities. Your solid relationship building/management skills along with some knowledge and or experience in the creative arts sector is beneficial.
 
You are a strong team player and leader who craves to make a meaningful impact in the local community.
 
You understand the importance of relationships with Mana Whenua in Tāmaki Makaurau and are committed to the recognition of Te Ao Māori in this role.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a fixed term, 40 hours per week opportunity, rostered from Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to support Hub wide events on Saturdays.
 
Based at the Whare Koa Community House and as part of the Māngere Community Hub team, serving the Māngere/Otāhuhu Local Board area, you will be offered the opportunity to make a  positive impact in the community.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.
 
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. 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.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

This role closes on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11.59pm

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

We are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $88,528 to $100,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.