Join the Team

Current Opportunities

MARQUEE + EVENTS TEAM 

Casual Position

These positions suit someone who is backpacking, in employment or study and looking for extra hours. Work is throughout the week - from weekdays to weekend and includes late nights at times.

Work is various and includes installation of marquees, loading and delivering furniture and setup at events.

  • Tasks are various, with training given -

    • Picking orders and loading trucks

    • Deliveries and collections (van/trucks)

    • Set-up and pack-down of decor, lighting and furniture for events and weddings

    • Installation and packdown of marquees

  • If you fit the following, we would love to hear from you:

    • You must be physically fit as this role can be physically demanding

    • 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)

  • This is a casual position, with work on a “as required” basis.

    Suitable for with someone with other employment, studying or backpacking who is wanting additional hours.

    Our busiest months are November - March.

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.

  • 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

    • Delivering florals, and on-site work particularly for weddings (e.g. installations, arches)

  • 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

    • Some floral ordering experience is helpful

    • Full, clean drivers license

  • 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 at times.

    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. 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

  • 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.