Guest Experience Host

3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Sea Life Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year


What you'll bring to the team

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is teaming up with SEA LIFE ANZ for a new live, interactive experience. This partnership allows guests to discover incredible marine life alongside some of the game's most beloved characters.

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join the team at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's as Guest Experience Host, exclusively working in our Animal Crossing suited character This role is a fixed term contract for the duration of the 6-week campaign (16th December to 25 January). 

About the Role

In this role you will bring the attraction's characters to life through engaging displays that enhance guest experiences. You will be in costume at designated locations, interact with guests, and participate in scheduled entertainment offerings, ensuring an immersive and memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

About You

Previous experience in entertainment or customer engagement roles preferred.Comfortable wearing a full-body costume, with the ability to maintain energy and enthusiasm for extended periods.Physically fit to meet role demands, including wearing heavy costumes and standing for extended periods.

Due to the limitations of the suit, applicants must adhere to the following physical criteria:

Maximum height of 161cm.Maximum shoe size 7. Ability to lift and carry up to 11kg. 

Applications must hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Working with Children Check.

Benefits

Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwideDomestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractionsOpportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action PlanBeing part of a business built on fun

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. 
We're the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wildlife, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others. 
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 2 charities: Merlin's Magic Wand and the SEA LIFE Trust.

So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you 
Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.  



Pay Range

Competitive

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