Ambassador Representative
Discover Waitomo · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Delivering hospitality
- Sharing local knowledge
- Assisting visitors
What they ask for
1+ year customer service experience, tourism experience a bonus; flexibility for 7-day rotating roster; strong communication, time management, and health and safety commitment.
- 1+ yr experience
About the job
Join Our Team as an Ambassador Representative at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves!
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you love sharing the beauty and magic of your local area with visitors from around the world? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us: Discover Waitomo is home to the iconic Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a must-see destination for travellers. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Whanaungatanga: Our core values guide everything we do, showing our care for people and the environment.
- An award-winning Visitor Centre: Our restaurant team serves delicious food and beverages in a space that delights and inspires.
- A supportive, multicultural work environment: You'll be surrounded by positive and passionate people who love what they do.
- Part of Tourism Holdings Limited (thl): NZ’s premium tourism company, operating legendary brands like The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company and Waitomo Homestead.
The Role: As an Ambassador Representative, you’ll play a vital role in making every visitor feel welcome, informed, and inspired. This fixed term part-time positions mission includes:
- Delivering outstanding hospitality (manaakitanga) and exceeding customer expectations.
- Sharing your expert knowledge of our products, services, and the local area to create unforgettable experiences.
- Assisting visitors with queries, ensuring their safety, and providing helpful local information.
- Supporting the Customer Service team to meet performance goals, with a focus on health and safety.
- Playing an active role in ensuring the health and safety of our manuhiri (visitors), including guiding traffic to ensure safe parking and flow.
What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who:
- Is passionate about showcasing the hidden gems of the Waitomo area.
- Brings strong customer service skills and thrives on delivering memorable experiences.
- Has a positive, outgoing personality and excellent communication skills.
- Is detail-oriented, professional, and able to manage time effectively.
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Need:
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service (tourism experience is a bonus).
- Flexibility to work on a 7-day rotating roster.
- A strong work ethic, resilience, and the ability to work unsupervised.
- A genuine commitment to health and safety practices.
What We Offer:
- A chance to work in an inspiring environment surrounded by passionate people.
- The opportunity to represent a trusted brand and help visitors create magical memories.
- Training to ensure you’re confident and knowledgeable about all our products and services.
Apply Now! If you’re ready to be part of an award-winning team at one of NZ’s most iconic destinations, we’d love to hear from you! Bring your passion, energy, and expertise to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and help us deliver unforgettable experiences.
Thank you for your application, We are an equal opportunity employer and we aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals. Note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
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