• Join and lead a high performing service delivery team that supports the Governor-General
• A varied and diverse role requiring agile thinking and a can do attitude
• Flexible working fully supported within a hospitality environment and rostered hours of work across the team

DPMC values diversity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities that we engage with on a daily basis. We value and respect the contributions of our people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives. We support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you.

Role Purpose/ Kaupapa Turanga

We have an opportunity for an experienced Front of House/Maître D/ Event specialist that will support the Team Leader Government House Auckland in the day to day operation of Government House and service delivery to the Governor-General and whanau of her private and official programme. The key focus of this role is to ensure that service is of a high standard and that our teams and staff are connected and aligned in their service and programme planning and delivery. You will need to be highly efficient, effective and organised and be willing and able to assist across all areas of the House including liasing with event partners, managing facility maintenance contractor visits to site and general administration.

You will be a hospitality professional, solutions focused and able to quickly solve problems while always striving for continuous improvements in the way we do things. The scope of the role will require you to have an innovative and best practice approach to the way you operate and be engaged.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrable hospitality/event experience of at least 3 years in a senior role. Relevant NZQA qualifications is desirable.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act  2015, Sale of Liquor Act 2012, and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to travel to Government House Wellington when required throughout the year, sometimes on weekends.
• Understanding of the role of the Governor-General or willingness to learn.
• Experience and understanding of Te Ao Māori would be desirable or a willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes / Āhuatanga Whaiaro

• An ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure and lead service
• Willingness to pitch in where needed to support service to the Governor-General, directly and indirectly.
• Flexibility of approach/thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances.
• Willingness to grow Māori capability and cultural confidence
• Comfortable facilitating a collaborative work environment, with a constant eye on service delivery
• The absolute discretion to manage confidential and sensitive information

DPMC have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order commence employment.