Get behind the scenes at the Wānaka A&P Show with one of our specialised volunteer roles! We’re looking for event assistants, staging and entertainment coordinators, ground operations crew, and zone assistants.
These roles are a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of event areas, build practical skills, and be part of a passionate team that helps bring this iconic community event to life. If you’re keen to get involved, learn new things, and make a real contribution to the Show, we’d love to have you on board.
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Life & Leisure Local Larder Coordinator
Friday 13th | 9:00am–1:30pm
Saturday 14th | 9:00am–1:30pm
Our Life & Leisure Local Larder showcases local artisanal products including preserves, dry mixes, wines and meats. This year it’s right in the heart of the Show near the McDougall Street food court and Cargo Bar, with live cooking demos each day from the Two Raw Sisters.
The role:
You’ll oversee the space, ensure volunteers are present and supported, answer questions, and manage handover between shifts. The stage itself is run by a separate volunteer.
This is a light coordination role and being the go-to person on the day.
If you’re organised and enjoy a bit of buzz, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply for the Local Larder Coordinator volunteer vacancy
Food Court Fairies
3-hour shifts across Friday and Saturday. Help us keep our food court areas tidy, clean, and welcoming for visitors.
Not quite the jobs you’re looking for, but still keen to help?
We’ve got a bit of everything, from doing the dishes to serving, helping out with Park & Ride, cleaning, hosting and setting up the site. If you’re keen to get stuck in, meet great people, and be part of the action, come and join us – it’s always a good time!
Apply here.
Agri Exchange Assistant – POSITION NOW FILLED
Be part of the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange area, where the rural community comes together to share ideas on innovation and development. Help run our Saturday morning sub-event (6.30am – 10am), then enjoy the rest of the Show in the afternoon.
We’re looking for a friendly, capable volunteer to help ensure the smooth running of our Saturday morning breakfast session.
- Assisting with setup, pack-down, and smooth event flow
- Greeting presenters and guests
- Working with hospitality to keep things running and tidy
- Perfect for friendly, organised people who love being part of a vibrant rural event!
Apply for the Agri Exchange Assistant volunteer vacancy
Home Industry Helper – POSITION NOW FILLED
Be a busy bee in the Shepherdess Home Industry Pavilion!
We’re looking for a friendly, capable volunteer to help ensure the smooth running of Thursday setup day.
- Assisting with setup, display creation and layout
- Greeting exhibitors and competitors
- Perfect for friendly, fit people who love being behind-the-scenes at this Show favourite!
Apply for the Home Industry Helper volunteer vacancy
Staging Assistant – POSITION NOW FILLED
Help create the vibe. Our Staging Assistants bring atmosphere and flair to key areas around the event. Two full days (Wednesday and Thursday) in the lead-up to the show. You’ll be:
- Assisting with setup and decoration of bars, the Todd Walker Lawyer President’s Tent, and the Life & Leisure Local Larder
- Helping style spaces with flowers, fabrics, and displays
- Perfect for creative, hands-on people who love making spaces look amazing and want to be part of our set up team!
Entertainment Coordinator – POSITION NOW FILLED
Help host the show musicians and entertainers. You’ll be needed all day Friday and Saturday. A great opportunity for someone keen to break into the events world! You’ll be:
- Assisting with day-to-day event operations
- Helping with entertainment logistics, meet and greats and artist riders
- Liaising with sound and production teams
- Keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes
Perfect for someone organised, outgoing, and keen to gain real event experience in a fun, fast-paced environment!
Ground Ops Team Member: POSITION NOW FILLED
Join the crew that brings the event to life from the ground up!
Part-time roll: From Tuesday the 10th of March through to the Show, have the show days off, then help for the three days after.
You’ll be:
- Setting up signage, fencing, scrim, and equipment
- Assisting with general site prep and layout in the week before the event
- This role suits practically minded, physically fit people who don’t mind plenty of walking!
- Perfect for someone organised, outgoing, and keen to gain real event experience in a fun, fast-paced environment!
Volunteer Assistant: POSITION NOW FILLED
Be the friendly face that keeps our volunteer team running smoothly! 24 hours over three days – a great insight into the industry for anyone keen to get some experience. You’ll be:
- Checking in with volunteers and making sure they’re where they need to be
- Assisting with role changes, breaks, and last-minute fill-ins
- Helping with sign-in, communication, and daily updates
- Supporting the Volunteer Manager with coordination and logistics
- Jumping in to lend a hand wherever needed
- Perfect for someone friendly, adaptable, and great at keeping people motivated.
Liquor License Assistant: POSITION NOW FILLED
Help us keep everything compliant and running safely.
Three hours each morning and two hours each afternoon – time to enjoy the Show in between.
You’ll be checking that bars have the correct signage, duty managers in place, soft drinks available, and are meeting all alcohol regulations.
The afternoon shift includes making sure bars have stopped serving at the required time.
Perfect for someone reliable, observant, and steady under pressure.
Health & Safety Assistant: POSITION NOW FILLED
Assist with keeping the event safe and running smoothly!
15 hours over 3 days (Thurs – Sat.) Mornings only on Show days, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the event afterwards. You’ll be:
- Assisting the Health & Safety Officer with site checks
- Checking trade stall compliance
- Helping monitor safety on setup day (Thursday) and mornings of show days
- Ideal for someone practical, observant, and confident communicating with stallholders – a great way to gain real H&S experience at a major event!