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So many career options
“There is a lot more to my job then just checking people in and out! The front office is like the HQ for communication through the hotel.” Victoria Hillman.
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Fulltime summers for 15 years!
The first woman in some places in the world to guide and lead rafting expeditions, Rachael Moore is enjoying an amazing career in tourism.
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A career in making people happy
Pay in the tourism industry is often scrutinised but educated New Zealand school leavers who work hard and study in business/hotels are sought after – and often paid well for the work they do, says Sam Swaffield.
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Every day’s brilliant!
Steph Murray, Operations Manager with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company says a highlight is waking up each day and doing the job! Read about Steph's fantastic career in tourism.
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Hard work pays off
Bradley Garnett's advice to students considering a career in tourism is that "hard work pays off." And the 2016 Outstanding Young Hotel Executive says on the job experience gives you a real career advantage.
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Full throttle tourism
Her mother is head of tourism at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. She studied tourism Level 2 in her last year at school. But what persuaded Alice Orr to dive headlong into the vibrant industry was earning and learning on the job at the exhilarating adventure tourism magnet Hukafalls Jet.
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Scholarship winner's advice to students
Samantha McGhie’s $2500 2016 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Scholarship helped with her first year of tertiary study and set her on the path to a fantastic career in tourism.
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Student says get involved in tourism
There has never been a better time for young people to enter the industry and get involved. It is exciting, vibrant and a great industry for anyone considering a career in tourism!
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A traveller at heart
Lauren Campbell is a Senior International Trade Consultant with the Interislander and KiwiRail. She’s enjoying a fantastic career in tourism.
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CityLife Hotel Receptionist recognised internationally
CityLife Auckland receptionist Priyanka Payal Sharma achieved equal second runner up in the global AICR World Receptionist of the Year awards at a glamorous event in Paris recently.
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Inzone Careers Coach
The Inzone Careers Coach is using technology to promote careers in tourism and other sectors to thousands of New Zealand students.
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Holiday Parks 'emerging star'
Jasmine Adams of the Rotorua TOP 10 Holiday Park has won the inaugural Holiday Parks’ Emerging Star Award for holiday park professionals under the age of 35. Jasmine has been recognised for her efforts in leading the wider industry and her community, as well as her own park.
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'Speed dating' careers evening
Young TEC Wellington recently promoted tourism as a great career at a NZ School of Tourism ‘speed dating’ event .
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Fast tracking job opportunities
A workplace programme led by AccorHotels is helping get hundreds of Kiwis off the benefit ,into jobs and filling the skills gap.
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International recognition for top hotel staffer
Priyanka Payal Sharma is a Senior Receptionist and Duty Manager at CityLife Auckland. Earlier this year, she flew to Paris to compete in the AICR international receptionist of the year competition.
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