Visitor Host Kate Sheppard House Ref 233

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent part-time two days per week totalling 11 hours per week

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is looking for an engaging visitor host for this significant heritage property - the former home of suffragist Kate Sheppard and campaign hub for the New Zealand Women's Suffrage Petition. The visitor host is involved in day-to-day operations and assists with the museum's public programme, events and school and group tours. You will be a strong communicator, with the ability to confidently share the property's significant history and enhance the visitor experience for all ages.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for heritage, commitment to museum collections duty of care and commitment in delivering an excellent visitor experience and a willingness to follow guidelines and undertake professional development to develop skills

Essential:

Experience with administrative tasks, including data collection, bookings and stock take.

Ability to learn and share information clearly to create interest for diverse groups.

A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake venue set up/pack down, cleaning and maintenance of spaces.

Desirable:

Ability to work unsupervised as part of a close-knit team.

Strong organisational skills and efficiency.

Retail experience and familiarity with Point of Sale.

Experience following best Health and Safety practice.  

Advantageous:

Understanding of stakeholder engagement and an appreciation of tikanga Māori.

Confidence in te reo Māori pronunciation

A relevant qualification in the arts, humanities or heritage and/or a working understanding of New Zealand histories.

Hourly rate $26 per hour.  Working one weekday and one weekend day.  Additional hours may be available.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 11 April 2024.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please refer to our website: https://www.heritage.org.nz/about/careers