Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Bilingual Hosts/Tour Guides Wanted! at Weta Workshop

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

27.8

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Bilingual, Storytelling, Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Guiding, Enthusiasm, Product Knowledge, Visual Effects, Movies, Graphics, Confidence, Passion, Creativity, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Movies;Videos;and Sound

Description

Company Description Calling all enthusiastic, bilingual storytellers with creative flair, confidence in customer service and proficiency in speaking both Mandarin and English... Inspired by the Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop, and made by its artists, Wētā Workshop Unleashed takes guests on a journey through a reimagined film effects workshop and explores make-believe movie worlds of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. Find out more about what we do at Wētā Workshop Unleashed here. Job Description We’re looking for outgoing, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic crew members with a passion for storytelling to join our crew. What you’ll be doing: Welcoming guests with passion and gusto – and guiding them through a 90 minute, world-class, unforgettable fantastical FX film experience Guiding tours in both Mandarin and English Being part of our Wētā Cave retail team Selling and processing tickets Helping to inspire guests to start a collection of their own by sharing your enthusiasm, in-depth product knowledge, and sales focus, creating a retail experience like no other What we’re looking for in you? Previous host, retail/sales, guiding or guest/customer service experience A passion for movies, visual effects, graphics and/or novels An upbeat, enthusiastic outlook and commitment to providing an excellent customer experience Proficiency in speaking Mandarin and English Hours: Opening hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm, 7 days a week. And we’re looking for people with good availability across the week Please note: All roles are casual (on-call) and include weekend work Training starts 10 November 2025 As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short video interview Training is fully paid. This role pays $27.80/hour To find out more please check out or job description here, or reach out to [email protected]. Be part of the most fun, fantastical, and fan-friendly experience in New Zealand - apply now! Additional Information If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. Applicants will need to undergo a Police Check as part of our recruitment process (As this role can work with school groups) You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. (Candidates with temporary work visas are welcome to apply!)

Responsibilities

Welcoming guests and guiding them through a 90-minute film experience while providing an excellent customer experience. Additionally, being part of the retail team, selling tickets, and sharing product knowledge to inspire guests.