Museum Assistant (Akaroa)

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Akaroa Museum, part of the Christchurch City Council, plays a vital role in the preservation and interpretation of Banks Peninsula history, serving the local community and visitors to the area. We are a small team of 6 (including this role) with different roles that help support the day to day running of our much-loved museum

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Our Museum Assistants assist with front-of-house duties, including greeting visitors, answering visitor enquiries and handling retail sales. This is a casual position that will cover periods of leave, illness of staff, and busy periods. You will be required on an irregular, as required basis, approximately 40 days per year. As Akaroa Museum is open 7 days a week you may be asked to work some weekends and public holidays.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

If you have previous customer service and cash handling experience, an interest in Banks Peninsula history, and a willingness to learn and seek out new challenges we want to hear from you!

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

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 the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at [email protected]

• Hours of work - As required
• Position - This position is primarily based at Akaroa Museum, 71 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
• Salary - $29.90 per hour
• Closed date: 14 October 11:00PM

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.