Visitor Host – Casual

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in New Zealand is seeking a Visitor Host for its art gallery. This role involves providing exceptional customer service to enhance visitor experiences, supporting the gallery's programming, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and knowledge of visual arts. Casual employment with flexible hours is offered alongside training and benefits.

Benefits

Access to training programs

Flexible working arrangements

Staff benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a customer service role.
• Experience in a front-facing customer service position.
• Intermediate level of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to gallery visitors.
• Resolve enquiries from customers.
• Support sales in the Design Store.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Knowledge of art

Cash handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the Christchurch City Council, you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is home to our city's treasury of art - a pātaka of unique images, memories and ideas.

We have an exciting opportunity available to work within the Gallery's Visitor Services team to provide visitors with exceptional service, quality information and tailored opportunities for engagement with Gallery programming and events.

Encourage customers of all ages to connect with Christchurch Art Gallery exhibitions, and promote our programmes, events, shop and facilities to visitors and stakeholders. Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Warmly resolving all enquiries from walk in, electronic and phone in customers, as far as possible at first point of contact.
• Using your knowledge of the exhibitions and collection to provide informative and engaging visitors experiences.
• Supporting sales in the Design Store.
• Responding to and record emergency incidents, accidents, customer problems, procedures for art works and complaints.
• Being part of an exciting schedule of exhibitions as well as a busy calendar of evening functions and events to host, if you're passionate about customer service and the visual arts this could be the perfect role for you!

Your responsibilities also include:

• Manaakitanga. Looking after others by extending respect, hospitality, generosity, warmth and care to them in a way that both honours them and reflects yourself and our Gallery.
• Proactively provide exceptional service and support to customers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Carry out basic administration and POS operations accurately and in a timely way.
• Care for exhibitions and people in line with Gallery procedures and processes.
• Maintain an understanding of the Gallery programme and collection that will enhance and enrich your interactions.
• Develop an understanding of te ao Māori perspectives and tikanga, including accurate pronunciation of te reo Māori. Engage our visitors with these.

We need someone who is familiar with the Gallery's much-loved collection and art in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond. Our ideal candidates are people who can clearly deliver information and help our visitors connect with our exhibitions and programmes.

You'll make sure our valued visitors to the Gallery are provided with a genuinely warm welcome, and informative assistance is provided in a professional and personalised way. You'll also ensure the safety and security of our gallery, collection and people and contribute to the success of our after-hours functions and retail store.

• At least 3 years in a customer service role, and cash handling experience of at least 1 year in a retail or similar environment.
• You'll have previous experience in a front-facing customer service role, with Gallery, hospitality and/or retail experience an added advantage. You're welcoming and enthusiastic, and your natural communication style will help provide a first-class experience for visitors from first point of contact and throughout their visit, so they leave satisfied and fulfilled from the experience.
• You'll have an intermediate level of computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and have a familiarity with mobile and digital technology.
• You'll work in an ambitious, inclusive and collaborative environment. We're team players, we support each other, and we expect you're the same.
• If you also have a good knowledge of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and Māori or Pasifika art/artists, we'd love to hear from you.
• If you speak Mandarin, this would be an advantage but not essential.

If you're inspired by visual art, exceptional customer service and you believe that art matters and makes a difference in our city, we look forward to hearing from you! Join our friendly team and contribute to the cultural well-being of our community.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

With a beautiful central city location, good work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to making Christchurch a better place to live and work, it's time to get in touch.

Christchurch Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year, with a late night each Wednesday. Visitor Hosts provide customer service during these hours and also assist with events and openings outside of our usual hours.

Our ideal candidates must have excellent availability over the weekends, during University term time andbe available forlate Wednesday nights and some evenings. If you have any restrictions in your availability, please make these clear in your cover letter.

Hours:vary as needed - casual employment

Salary:$28.51 to $31.68 per hour,starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August 2025

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Reference # 39743

Posted on 24 Jul 2025

Closes on 03 Aug 2025 23:59

Location(s) Central City

Expertise Arts & Events, Customer Service

Job level(s) 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years

Central City | Post date: 24 Jul 2025 | Close date: 03 Aug 2025 23:59 | Expertise: Arts & Events, Customer Service | Work Type: Casual

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