Canterbury Body Corporate & Facilities Management Job Listings

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Village Green Manager

Lead the future of the New Brighton Village Green! Are you ready to shape one of Christchurch’s most exciting new community spaces? The New Brighton Village Green is about to become a hub of creativity, connection, and celebration and we’re looking for the right person (or organisation) to make it thrive. The Greater New Brighton Charitable Trust is in the process of building a purpose-designed facility with meeting rooms, market huts, stage, art space and a 450m2 grass area, for community use. All going well, the Village Green will open before Christmas 2025. The Trust are looking for someone or an organisation to manage the facility. About the Opportunity: We’re seeking a passionate, hands-on Manager or organisation to bring the Village Green to life. You’ll oversee everything from bookings and tenants to events, marketing, and community engagement, ensuring the Village Green is always thriving, welcoming, and full of activity. And here’s the exciting part: we’re open to different ways of working together. We know different leaders bring different strengths, so we’re flexible in how this role could work. Three Ways You Could Lead This Space: * Option 1 – Management Contract: Run the day-to-day operations under a contract with the GNBCT. You’ll receive a management fee, with KPIs to guide success, and all hire/tenant income goes back to the Greater New Brighton Charitable Trust. * Option 2 – Community Partnership: Operate the Village Green in your own right, covering costs, keeping the income, and paying a contribution to the Greater New Brighton Charitable Trust. This model is perfect for an entrepreneurial organisation that loves balancing community outcomes with business opportunity. * Option 3 – In-House Manager: Join the Trust directly as our Manager. You’ll be part of the team, leading all aspects of the Green’s operations with the full support and oversight of the GNBCT. What You’ll Do: - Bring the Village Green to life with bookings, tenants, and a lively events programme - Be the face of the Green, building strong relationships across the community - Keep the facilities humming, safe, welcoming, and well-presented - Drive promotion and buzz through social media, newsletters, and “What’s On” updates - Manage funding, budgets, contracts and reporting to keep things sustainable and transparent What We’re Looking For: We’re open to individuals OR organisations who: - Have experience in event, venue and community operational management - Are skilled at relationship-building and community engagement - Can confidently manage budgets, contracts, and compliance - Are proactive, hands-on, and organised, with the creativity to make things happen - Share a passion for community development and New Brighton’s future How to Apply: * Please send us your CV (or organisational profile) and a cover letter telling us why you’re excited about this role, ideas for how you would activate the Village Green, which management model best fits you and any questions you might have at this stage to greaternewbrighton@gmail.com * Please apply asap, we are reviewing applications as they come in. Applications close at end of day, Wednesday 29th of October This is your chance to be at the heart of a transformational project for New Brighton. If you’ve ever wanted to combine creativity, community spirit, and leadership into one role — this is it.

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand