27/03/2026
❗WE’RE HIRING | Health & Safety Custodian❗
Ngāti Ōtara Marae is seeking a Health & Safety Custodian to help ensure our marae remains a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming space for all.
This role is about more than just maintenance — it is about kaitiakitanga.
You’ll help uphold the safety, wellbeing, and mana of our marae while supporting whānau, hapori, and wider community groups to engage in a safe and respectful environment.
Role Details
📍 Ngāti Ōtara Marae
🕒 Part-time | 12–15 hours per week
📅 Fixed-term | 3 months
💰 $25–$35 per hour (depending on experience)
What the role includes
• Leading Health & Safety practices across the marae
• Carrying out regular safety checks of facilities and equipment
• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs, and coordinating external contractors where required
• Opening and closing the marae for bookings, ensuring spaces are safe, secure, and ready for use
• Supporting safe use of the marae for all bookings and activities
• Providing Health & Safety inductions for users and groups
• Maintaining incident reports, hazard registers, and safety documentation
• Supporting emergency preparedness and response planning
• Working alongside the Administrator Kaitiaki to ensure bookings are safely prepared and managed
Who we’re looking for
• We’re open to a range of candidates — from those growing into the space, to those with strong Health & Safety experience.
You may bring:
• Health & Safety, facilities, or community-based experience
• Practical maintenance, tools, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with whānau, marae users, contractors, and committee members
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and marae environments
• A proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused mindset
This is more than a job — it is an opportunity to serve your community and uphold the mana of Ngāti Ōtara Marae.
📝 Applications close: Friday 24 April, 5:00pm
🔗 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/260832798232867
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