Recreation Assistant - Tawa Recreation Centre

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future

The Customer and Community Group is focused on creating a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering a variety of essential services in a way that enhances social, cultural, and recreational aspects of Pōneke.  Our team at the Tawa Recreation Centre are supporting this vision by providing affordable, accessible recreation and leisure opportunities that encourage participation of Pōneke’s communities.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Tawa Recreation Centre team as a Recreation Assistant on a permanent part-time basis.

As a Recreation Assistant, you’ll be the go-to person that supports members of the community while they visit our recreation centre. This could include developing and delivering programmes, activities and services to our Pōneke community. Ideally the successful applicant will also be able to referee our basketball and netball leagues.

You will also be responsible for:

• Providing excellent customer service to the community, including meeting and greeting customers

• Ensuring the facility is clean and maintained, meeting specified standards

• Assisting in the set-up and set-down of equipment for programmes and events

• Carry out administrative tasks

This role will be 10.5 hours per week; 2.5 hours on a Tuesday and Wednesday, and 5 hours on a Sunday.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

To enable success in this role, we’re looking for someone who:

• Has customer service experience

• Is passionate about the sport and recreation industry

• Possesses a customer-focused and 'can do' attitude

• Has great communication and people skills

• Is a qualified referee (beneficial)

• Can work in a team and have fun

The hourly rate for this role is $28.95 per hour.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

Pre-employment Checks

All employees must be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check.

Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, and health testing.

The Council uses the AS/NZ drug standard to determine the cut off levels for drug testing.  Some prescription drugs may be included within this standard.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz

Closing Details:

Applications close Tuesday 12th May 2026. All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.

If you have questions, please contact Arana Kenny, Team Leader Tawa Community Recreation Centre, Arana.Kenny@wcc.govt.nz

Added 7 May 2026