Expedition Planner

Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Full timeHeritage Expeditions – Expedition PlannerAbout UsProudly family-owned and operated, New Zealand-based small ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions are pioneers in environmentally-responsible authentic expedition travel offering intimate group explorations of some of the world's most wild, least-explored and biologically rich regions on the planet including Antarctica, Japan, South East Asia, South Pacific, Australia, various regions of New Zealand and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands.Each authentic voyage is meticulously planned and led ensuring expeditioners maximise every opportunity they have to learn and experience as much as possible about the region.Based in Christchurch, Heritage Expeditions is supported by a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Our highest priorities are the standard of client experience and dedication to ensuring advocacy and protection for the places Heritage Expeditions shares with its clients.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly focused Expedition Planner to join our team. This role will work very closely with the Director of Operations and Operations Manager and will assist with the day to day planning of domestic and international trips in relation to:Work with international and domestic tour companies to build expedition itineraries to provide the exceptional experience that Heritage Expeditions is known to deliver.Organize and communicate plans prior to and during changeover days and be available for any issues that might occur during changeovers, including weekends, for which time in lieu will be provided.Researching foreign, possibly unfamiliar, areas to build the best experiences possible for our guests while in those areas.Coordination of domestic and international suppliers including food, buses, helicopters, tour companies, and more.Port Management.Plan, coordinate, and procure staff travel to/from boat.General Reporting.Day to Day admin of an active Operations Department.Potential for working aboard the ships to manage and experience first hand some of the voyages employee has planned.The company is going through a growth stage and, with the recent and ongoing increase in international travel, there is the opportunity for this role to grow in the future.About YouOur ideal candidate is an individual with good administration skills including:Very strong attention to detail.Highly developed communication and written skills.Exemplary skills in planning and time management.Ability to take direction and follow instructions while dealing with changing situations on a daily basis.Hardworking, proactive and self-driven.Ability to "think outside the square".Flexibility to think on feet and adjust to highly fluid and dynamic situations quickly and effectively.Ability to work both collaboratively or individually.Passion for providing and delivering a high level of customer service.Highly skilled with Microsoft programmes.What we OfferThis is a permanent, full-time role, based in Christchurch. On the job training will be provided which may include familiarisation trips to the vessels.If you want to be part of a committed, enthusiastic and professional team committed to delivering a truly unique, high quality product to our clients, then we want to hear from youSponsorship may be an option for those who have prior expedition or super yacht experience.Applications will be reviewed as they are received.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Planner?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?What's your expected annual base salary?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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