Tourist Information Officer
451611 · Light Next-day readyAir force officers plan and supervise flying operations and oversee the maintenance of military aircraft and equipment.
Description
Provides travel and accommodation information to tourists. May work in a call centre.
Typical work tasks
Answers inquiries from tourists and offers suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs; provides literature and information on local and inter-island tours and places of interest; discusses transport availability and cost; may work in a call centre.
Typical work environment
- Employees work indoors in an office/kiosk environment or call centre.
- Work spaces are generally adequately heated, ventilated, welcoming and inviting to visitors.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light work demand level.
- Can sit or stand when answering tourist inquiries.
- Stands and walks frequently to gather information on tours and accommodation to assist tourists.
- Stretching and reaching is not a significant component of this job.
- Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of this job.
- Contact with skin irritants or water is not required.
- Lifting, pulling or carrying is likely to be necessary on an occasional basis for re-stocking pamphlets into displays.
- Bending squatting or crouching movements may occur occasionally but are not a significant component of the job.
- Repetitive arm, hand and finger movements are likely to be frequent when operating a computer or telephone.
- Use of hand-held objects and computers such as pens, computers and telephones will be frequent.
- Mental skills necessary include communication, organisational and practical skills.
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
How this was determined (model-generated): Tourist info role entered via experience/on-the-job training; no licence required.
Entry Requirements
A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.