Christchurch City Council embarks on recruitment drive for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre

Christchurch City Council is looking to fill around 200 positions via its largest ever recruitment drive ahead of New Zealand’s biggest indoor sport centre - Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre - opening later this year.

The aquatic and indoor sport facility is currently under construction on Moorhouse Avenue in central Christchurch.

Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says team leader roles will be advertised in late February, with the majority of recruitment taking place from June to August.

The new roles will include both part time and full time positions.

Cox advised “we’re looking for great people to help us create an amazing environment at this world class facility.

“We’re looking for people to work in events, facility management, and customer experience. We’re also looking for fitness instructors, swimming instructors, lifeguards, aquatic sensory staff – and more.”

At 32,000metre2, Parakiore will be the largest facility of its kind in New Zealand, featuring multi-purpose indoor courts, swimming pools, hydroslides, an aquatic sensory space, a gym, movement studios, and group fitness rooms.

Cox added “It’s going to be a vibrant and diverse place to work, with special events and activities happening alongside our regular offerings like swimming lessons and social sports leagues.

“I encourage anyone that’s interested in joining the team to come along to one of our information sessions.

“This is a great chance for people to meet the team, learn more about the roles we have coming up, and ask questions about the application process.”

Parakiore will play host to the 2025 Special Olympics National Summer Games in December.

Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will open in late 2025 and will be owned and operated by Christchurch City Council. Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd (formerly Rau Paenga) is responsible for the construction and delivery of the centre.

The first information session will be held at Tūranga on Wednesday 5th March from 4pm to 6pm.

Full details about the first information session are available here.

Another information session will be held in June, when the bulk of the roles will be advertised.

Roles will be advertised at cccjobs.co.nz over the coming months, starting with team leader positions in late February. 

Upcoming roles at Parakiore:

• Team Leader Aquatics

• Team Leader Fitness

• Team Leader Swim Education

• Team Leader Group Fitness

• Team Leader Customer Experience

• Team Leader Activity and Events Operations

• Team Leader Multisensory

• Bookings Administrator

• Events Planning Advisor

• Customer Experience Supervisor (multiple roles)

• Activity and Events Supervisor

• Aquatics Senior Supervisor

• Aquatics Supervisor (multiple roles)

• Swim Education Supervisor

• Recreation and Sport Supervisor

• Facilities Leader

• Lifeguard (multiple roles)

• Customer Experience Representative (multiple roles)

• Swim Education Instructor (multiple roles)

• Fitness Instructor (multiple roles)

• Group Fitness Instructor (multiple roles)

• Membership Administrator

• Activity and Events Crew (multiple roles)

• Aquatic Sensory Facilitators (multiple roles)

Images. Credit: Christchurch City Council