Mo tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

We're gearing up for our busiest period with summer around the corner and require superstar visitor hosts to join our team. As the museum hosts, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and exceptional service delivery to our visitors, while displaying strong customer service skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to thrive in a solo environment.

Here's a snapshot of what may keep you busy:

• Greet and engage with all visitors to the Edwin Fox 
• Deliver site introductions and education to visitors while communicating the story
• Handling incoming calls, general enquires, and any onsite activity
• Maintaining documentation and performing daily inspections of premises
• Processing of payments and managing shop stock
• Keeping the museum tidy and presentable.
• Promote Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and its properties
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and maintaining a safe working environment

We are seeking to fill two positions who will job share the weekend shifts, preferably working 4 hours per day.  There may be opportunity for more work on cruise ship days and leave cover for other staff.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• A great benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).
• A Wage range of $25.00 to $28.00 per hour (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing
• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged
• A fantastic learning environment and support for professional development
   

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

 This role requires someone with:

• Experience in hospitality and/or customer service
• A passion for history and/or preservation
• Eligible New Zealand working rights
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks
• A positive attitude, and (ideally) a good sense of humour 
• Initiative, self-motivation and who can work well under pressure
• Has the ability to work over Christmas/ New Year and weekends (to support the team with peak visitor numbers).

If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved in a local heritage tourism site and are enthusiastic about working with a friendly team in a visitor-focused environment, this role is for you! 

Ko wai mātou | About us

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

If you’re ready to make an impact in your community with Council - Tono mai | Apply now!

Applications close 5.00 pm on 3 December 2024.

For any additional information please reach out to Liz Ward (Heritage Manager) on Liz.ward@marlborough.govt.nz