Current Opportunities
EVENTS TEAM
Casual Position
These positions suit someone who is in employment or study and looking for extra hours. Typically most work is after 5pm on weekdays, and on weekends with some late night work after 10pm.
Work is various and includes deliveries and collections, setup of gear, lighting and furniture for events and weddings. Being physically fit and able to carry furniture is required at times.
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Tasks are various, but mostly fall into two categories:
- Deliveries and collections
- Set-up and pack-down of events and weddings -
If you fit the following, we would love to hear from you!
- Physically fit and healthy as some heavy lifting is required at times
- Great communicator and problem-solving skills
- Great work ethic and punctual
- Full, clean drivers license and can confidently drive a manual
- Comfortable to learn to drive our manual and auto small trucks (Class 1)
- Must be available for weeknight and weekend work
- Looking for long-term casual work to fit around study or current employment -
This is a casual position, with work on a “as required” basis.
Suitable for with someone with other employment or studying, who is wanting additional hours.
FLORAL DESIGNER
Casual Position
You have the very unique opportunity to work on some of the most beautifully styled weddings and events in the South Island, as well as supercharging your skills creating epic installations and refining the latest floral trends.
We are looking for more floral designers who can join our creative team, with the ability to work during the week and weekends.
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Tasks include:
- Conditioning and preparing flowers
- Arranging florals - from buttonholes and bouquets to centerpieces and statement florals
- Assisting with hanging installations and on-site floral work (training given)
- Clean up including washing buckets, work areas and general tidying the floral area -
While no formal floral qualifications are required, applicants must be experienced in particular floral practices and floral experience, aswell as be willing and excited to learn, particularly installation work.
Experience in the floral industry
Competent in wedding florals - buttonholes, bouquets, corsages and floral crowns
Confidence and competency in wiring
Ability to work alone when required
Some floral ordering experience
Full, clean drivers license, ability or willingness to learn to drive our small trucks is a big advantage (Class 1)
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This is a casual position, with work on an “as required” basis.
During our busy November - March period work is available for our casual team, anywhere from 5 - 15 hours per week total.
The majority of work falls Wednesday - Saturday. There is also additional event work and on-site floral which is typically on weekends which is available if desired.
With the nature of most floral work, working hours can be flexible around school hours during the week, or working from home is available. As long as the work gets done well, we are happy for flexible hours where possible.
About us
We are Christchurch’s leading event company, offering a full-service offering for events and weddings throughout the South Island.
We are a team of passionate go-getters who understand client care and service is incredibly important. Striving to do better is of the upmost importance to us.
We offer a fun, small and valued team environment. We love what we do, helping and serving others, having a good laugh and getting the job done and done well!
What we offer
Birthday paid day off (permanent staff)
Flu vaccinations (permanent staff)
On the job training and upskilling
Staff discount
Friends and family discount
Great environment and opportunities
Grab-and-go snacks and drinks from staffroom
Regular staff social functions
Bonus payment for late-night work
Mission statement
The Little Hire Company purpose is in creating and delivering innovative and stand-out solutions for our clients, where people can celebrate and have a lasting positive impact beyond an event or project.
Core values
Authenticity
All we do, we do with respect, honesty and integrity. We build organic, honest relationships. We practice the positive qualities we wish to see more of in ourselves.
Intentional
Focused on being intentional and thoughtful in what we do, and doing meaningful work.
Quality
We are growth-minded, always seeking to improve and learn better ways in order to offer and serve our clients through high performance, innovative ideas and operational excellence.
Teamwork
We celebrate the small wins and are always thinking in a team-forward mindset.
We are a supportive team, we ask ourselves how we are showing up and serving our fellow team. If any one of our team is under pressure, we immediately get stuck in to help and to support them for the greater good of the team environment.