Cruise Host (Casual)
- Make a lasting impression on Wellington’s international cruise visitors!
- Flexible hours with a variety of shifts available
We're building a Cruise Host Casual Pool and have several vacancies for casual staff to join our team and help make a lasting impression on Wellington's international cruise visitors!
As a Cruise Host, you'll be the first point of contact for cruise passengers and crew, providing them with essential services at the Cruise Terminal, and offering key information to help them make the most of their visit to Wellington. As the face of both CentrePort and the city, you'll act as an ambassador for Wellington, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed and informed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up the Cruise berth prior to cruise arriving.
- Meet and greet international cruise visitors to Wellington.
- Ensure passengers visit is safe and seamless.
- Assist visitors with the services provided on the cruise berth.
- Provide information to cruise visitors relating to their visit to Wellington.
- Monitor local tour operators and assist with passenger transfers.
- Ensure crew are completing tasks in line with CentrePort's Health and Safety protocol.
What We're Looking For:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven customer service experience.
- Flexibility of work hours and workdays.
- Some knowledge of Wellington activities and surrounds.
- Excellent people skills, (i.e. friendly and approachable).
- Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools (e.g. iPad, tablets, radio)
- Good organisational abilities.
- Basic level of physical fitness for set up / pack downs
- Able to handle a variety of tasks at one time and at short notice.
- Ability to work long days in all weather conditions independently as part of a team.
The Cruise season runs from October through to the first months of the following year, offering you the chance to work during the peak cruise period. This role provides flexible hours with a variety of shifts available, making it ideal for those looking for part-time work or extra hours.
At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that is making great things happen every day. We lead with our Values, and we're offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. If you require any support or have accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Please note CentrePort is an Alcohol and Drug free workplace; pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
Applications close 2 July 2025.