Night Caretaker

• Work in one of the most stunning parts of New Zealand, every day!
• Enjoy the peace and serenity of nighttime hours whilst working
• Immediate start with full time hours

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Parks & Community Service department have an opportunity for friendly, reliable, resilient, and practical people to join their team at Martin’s Bay Holiday Park. We are seeking enthusiastic and customer focused people to join our team as 3x month fixed term and full time Night Caretaker. The fixed term duration is set to Mid December 2025 to Mid March 2026.

We’re looking for a team member who can commit to a rotating night shift roster, with flexibility to work any night of the week. Shifts will include two nights from 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM and two nights from 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM, with no more than two consecutive night shifts scheduled to support your health and well-being. The roster rotates weekly to ensure fairness and balance, and you’ll enjoy every second weekend of.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

This role will see you working in a unique coastal setting where you will support the team in providing a memorable experience for all our guests. It offers you variety and plenty of opportunity to help improve services.

Having a friendly and calm personality is important as you will be the point of contact for guests as well as other staff throughout these night shifts. You’ll be working closely with an amazing collaborative team to ensure our guests’ have a positive and memorable experience with us.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

• Undertaking park security and managing noise levels
• Assist guests with late check-ins and provide support during the night when required
• Administrative duties including locking up and cleaning when needed

The Park is open 7 days a week including public and school holidays, we are especially busy throughout the summer months, so having the ability to work flexible hours, weekends, public holidays, and additional shifts is required.

You can find the position description here. The role pays a living wage of $28.95 per hour.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideally applicants will have experience in either a security, hospitality or caretaker role and have passion for customer service. You will be self-motivated, enjoy working both alone and as part of a team. As you’ll frequently be interacting with guests’ strong communication skills are a must.  

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

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 12am NZST

 
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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.
 
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.