Our People
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"SKYCITY offers flexibility to move into different areas and an opportunity to learn. If you have the drive to be as good as you can be, the opportunities are there. I started with Roulette and Blackjack, and from there you have the opportunity to go on to learn other Table Games including Tai Sai, Baccarat and Poker, my favourite game.'
Mike Harris, Table Games Dealer
"I wanted a working environment that would offer a variety of work across a wide range of technologies and an exciting industry that was new to me. The challenge is to keep up with an ever-changing business environment that demands high performing IT systems to enable it to be a market leader. SKYCITY is a vibrant and challenging environment to work in.'
Callum Ellwood, Technical Project Manager, IT
"SKYCITY Hotel has a great history of producing top concierges so I wanted to be part of that. We are one of the busiest hotels in the country so be prepared to work hard and then enjoy the rewards. We currently have three Hotel Concierge Society Les Clefs d'Or members, which is more than any other hotel in Australasia. Being one of the main attractions for visitors to Auckland we always have a lot going on.'
Shaun Ryan, Chief Concierge, SKYCITY Hotel
"I'd been a customer visiting the Sky Tower for years before I had the chance to work here. Every day in the Tower is different and there are new challenges. Moving from a host to duty manager has meant learning not just about customer service but about employee management as well. There are so many possibilities in this job.'
Roberta O'Donohue, Tower Host
"I wanted to work at SKYCITY because it's a large business with the widest range of opportunities for an apprentice chef. The variety of different kitchens is fantastic; as an apprentice I've worked in many of them. It's fast-paced and a real challenge, but it's something I thrive on. My greatest achievement so far has been winning Apprentice of the Year. I'd say to anyone looking for a job, go for it! For chefs, the opportunities at SKYCITY are endless.'
Thomas Townsend, Apprentice Chef
"I chose to work at SKYCITY because it offers the opportunity to build a career in a large and diverse business operation with international recognition. The most rewarding thing is the people. The people who work here are incredibly dedicated and focused, and at the same time know how to have fun, no two days are the same. This is a dynamic organisation and there are always challenges, and that's what makes the job fun. Working for SKYCITY is a fantastic experience to develop a career'.
Cameron Tannock, Employee Relations Business Partner
"I'd heard good feedback from people I met who worked at SKYCITY. It leaves a strong impression if existing employees are good advocates, it means they are happy and are more likely to stay. Who wouldn't want to join such an organisation?"
Anna Yap, Loyalty Programme Manager
'I like to think I'm passionate about leading my team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and service innovation. As a manager, my focus is on team leadership, customer satisfaction, team development and labour efficiency. Success in these areas makes the job rewarding."
Grant Klenner, Gaming Machine Manager
"The best thing is meeting lots of different people from all over the world. It's a fun environment to work in; you meet so many interesting people, not just customers but workmates too.'
Cindy Hollis, Dual Rate Table Games Dealer
"Table Games offers a career of opportunity. You can stay in Auckland or move within one of our five properties in New Zealand or Australia. My position as Table Games Manager offers me a unique insight into a large-scale business. It's about offering the best games, delivering first-class customer service, working together with a strong team and having fun along the way. The job itself is challenging as you manage a large multi-cultural workforce. You have to be a good communicator, negotiator, be able to listen, be streetwise and have a vision for the future."
Brant Bedwell, Table Games Manager
"It's a fantastic challenge trying to keep our applications running while at the same time providing improvements to our customers. A highlight for me has been upgrading our gaming server infrastructure at our Hamilton and Queenstown properties. I wanted to work at SKYCITY because I thought it would be an exciting industry to work in. Turns out I was right.'
Jessica Doherty, Senior Business Solutions Specialist -Gaming, Information Technology
"Working in Orbit we get to enjoy the beautiful view from the Sky Tower every day. It changes you, meeting people from so many different places. I'm more open to people now. The most challenging thing is learning to wear a tie!'
Ji Hye (Jinny) Jun, Busser, Orbit Restaurant, Sky Tower
"It's a big company with so many departments and so many people to meet. It's a challenge covering and maintaining the huge grounds we have. My greatest achievement so far has been winning Quest for the Best, our achievement awards.'
Isaac Azam, Trades Assistant