Part-Time Visitor Services Representative

Part Time Visitor Services Representative

Date: 1 May 2024

Location:Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

•    Part time work covering weekends and some weekdays
•    Based at Auckland Botanic Gardens
•    Support the delivery of reception, site bookings, workshops, displays and events

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

At Auckland Botanic Gardens, we are passionate about connecting people with plants. People from all walks of life enjoy the experience of our gardens. We need someone to join our visitor services team who has a love for gardens and likes connecting with people.

If you have experience dealing with customers and are willing to assist visitors with recommendations to enhance their experience, we want to hear from you. The role primarily involves:

•    Reception, providing information and advice to our visitors
•    Assist with events and community education programmes
•    Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and busy periods

You can view a copy of the position description here

He kōrero mōu: About you:

So, are you passionate about nature, people and creating memorable experiences? Auckland Botanic Gardens is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Visitor Services Representatives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are what we seek. Customer service experience is preferred but not essential – we are happy to train the right person. As the Auckland Botanic Gardens is open to the public Monday to Sunday each week, we are seeking someone who has the flexibility to work across a 7-day week. It will include sharing roster duties across weekends and public holidays. Flexibility is needed ideally to work rostered hours that could be between 7.30am and 5pm, to cover the opening hours of the gardens on both weekdays and weekends.

You may be a student looking mainly for weekend work which is perfect for this part time role. Join a passionate team dedicated to sharing the joys of gardening and nature with visitors.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer.

Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world and welcomes around 1 million visitors every year. With something always in bloom it is a great place to visit and work. Put your passion for people and nature to use in a fantastic environment and apply now.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Applications close Wednesday 15th May 2024

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.