Fixed Term Hosts (Summer Season) - Wētā Workshop Cave
- Casual
- Location: Wellington
- Employee Type: Casual Employee
- Department: Tourism Wellington
Company Description
We’re Wētā Workshop – a design and manufacture facility making imaginary worlds a reality… from creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, weapons, vehicles, worlds and more! Our crew strive each day to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with physical effects.
Our Wētā Cave offers guided tours to share our knowledge in the making of movie effects, creative workshops and a retail store like no other!
Job Description
Roll up, roll up we’re looking for people like you to join us as we take our guests on one heck of a journey!
Our Wētā Cave is the first port of call for people who love cool stuff. And, as a purveyor of said cool stuff, you'll be responsible for making their experience a great one.
Here's the deal. As the awesomely approachable face of Wētā Workshop, you'll be rubbing shoulders with not only the most passionate and dedicated fan base on the planet, but families, film fans, and people from all over the world. You’ll be energetic and charismatic and have a love for creativity in all its forms.
We’re looking for outgoing, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic crew members with great communication skills - and who have a passion for storytelling - to help us deliver great event experiences over the busy summer period.
What you’ll be doing:
- Bring our creative journey to life by delivering world-class, unforgettable guest experiences
- Taking guests through immersive and creative experiences
- Being part of our retail team in the Wētā Cave shop
- Selling and processing tickets
- Helping to inspire our guests to start a collection of their own by sharing your enthusiasm, in-depth product knowledge, and sales focus, creating a retail experience like no other
Want to know more? Check out our job description here.
What we’re looking for in you?
- Previous host, retail/sales, guiding or guest service experience
- A passion for movies, visual effects, graphics and/or novels
- An upbeat, enthusiastic outlook and commitment to excellent customer experience
Hours:
- Opening hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm, 7 days a week so we’re looking for people with good availability across the week and weekend.
- These are fixed-term, part-time roles with the following hours available
- 14 Hours per week
- 24 hours per week
- 30 hours per week
Let us know your availability in your cover letter when you apply.
Additional Information
- As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short video interview
- Training is fully paid - looking to start training in November/December.
- The hourly rate is $27.80/hour
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Ministry of Justice check.
You must have the right to live and work in NZ to apply for this job. Candidates on work visas are welcome to apply.