Host Lead | Pou Tiaki Lead - Walter Nash Centre

• Lead community-led development in our vibrant community hub
• Champion inclusive, customer-focused services
• 4-month fixed-term leadership opportunity based at Walter Nash Centre

About the role

We're seeking a collaborative, values-driven Host Lead | Pou Tiaki Lead to provide authentic leadership at the Walter Nash Centre in Taita. This is a 4-month fixed-term, full-time position working the following hours:

• Tuesday – Thursday 2.30pm – 11pm
• Friday & Saturday 8.30am – 5pm

Please note: we are currently in consultation with the Walter Nash Centre team, and these hours may be amended depending on the final outcome. We will confirm and discuss any changes during the interview process.

The Host Lead | Pou Tiaki Lead provides day-to-day leadership to the Pou Tiaki team and supports the smooth, safe, and effective running of the Walter Nash Centre. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Pou Tiaki to deliver exceptional, customer-focused front-line service
• Acting as the point of escalation for customer or team issues
• Supporting and coordinating programmes, events, recreation, library, arts, and culture activities
• Working closely with the Site Lead to ensure facility operations run efficiently
• Building strong relationships with centre users, community groups, and Council partners
• Role modelling our Council values and contributing to a positive, connected team culture

This role is grounded in community-led development principles - working alongside people and communities to activate potential, build connection, and support local initiatives.

About you

We are looking for an engaging and experienced individual who brings energy, empathy, and a strong commitment to making a difference at a local community level. You’ll thrive in a busy, people-focused environment and bring:

• Strong frontline service or facility operations leadership experience
• Initiative and a collaborative leadership style to support and develop the team
• Cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A passion for community service, libraries, recreation, arts, or wellbeing
• Excellent communication, digital literacy, and relationship-building skills
• Creativity and resourcefulness to lead programmes, events, and community activities
• Experience in local government, libraries, or community hubs (advantageous but not essential)

About Us

At Hutt City Council, our vision is to build a connected, resilient, and inclusive city where all of our people thrive — Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

We have a bold and ambitious plan for our future. We work hard to deliver the best outcomes for our communities, take a flexible and people-centred approach to our work, and are committed to creating an inclusive and progressive environment where our staff can grow and succeed.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday, 4 January 2026.

We will review applications as they come in; however, due to the holiday period, there may be delays in communication. While the process is expected to continue in the new year, we may progress some interviews before the closing date and encourage early applications. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.