Historic Village Custodian

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e! 

Te Tūranga | About the role 

As The Historic Village Custodian, you’ll help keep The Historic Village safe, functional and well presented. This practical, hands-on role supports daily site operations through routine checks, minor maintenance, room and event set-ups, contractor access, maintenance job logging and timely escalation of issues. 

• Help maintain the presentation, safety and day-to-day functionality of a unique community and heritage destination. 

• Deliver varied, hands-on support across maintenance, contractor coordination, meetings, events and site operations. 

• Be part of a collaborative team supporting visitors, tenants, community organisations and activations at the Historic Village. 

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed 

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring at least two years’ experience in building and construction or property maintenance, proven customer service skills, and clear written and verbal communication. You’ll be confident using Microsoft 365 and PDF mark-up tools, able to communicate practical site information using photos, plans or basic diagrams, and exercise sound judgement about when to act and when to escalate an issue. 

Just as importantly, you’ll be a genuine team player who uses initiative and brings a strong commitment to The Historic Village, Tauranga City Council and serving our community. You’ll have an upbeat, positive approach, be comfortable engaging with the public and responding constructively to criticism, and bring a highly motivated, can-do attitude that turns challenges into action and gets things done. 

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council 

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of. 

If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here. 

We offer a supportive workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave and career development opportunities. 

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.  

Te Tukanga | How to apply 

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email. 

Applications will close on Sunday 1st November 

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. 
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz 

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. 

• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.