Meet Kriezl, Recruitment Advisor for Food and beverage at SKYCITY Auckland. Kriezl began her career with us as a Recruitment Para-Consultant supporting the Gaming, Hotel, Support services and Corporate portfolios. Initially contracted to cover maternity leave, Kriezl was soon made permanent after proving to be a real asset to the Recruitment team. Keep on reading to find out more about her.
What's your current role?
Recruitment Advisor - Food and beverage. I’ve been in this role for 9 months.
What other roles have you held at SKYCITY?
I was initially hired as a 'Recruitment Para-Consultant' supporting the Gaming, Hotel, Support Services and Corporate portfolios. This was a fixed term role covering maternity leave however I was a made a permanent employee after a few months due to changes within the team.
How long (in total) have you worked at SKYCITY?
3 years and 4 months.
Can you briefly describe your current role?
My current role involves end to end recruitment for our Front of House positions for our Casino Restaurants and also for our Casual Steward Pool. This includes liaising with hiring managers regarding their recruitment needs, sourcing candidates, arranging interviews, facilitating assessment centres, recruitment checks and making offers to candidates.
What do you enjoy most about your current role?
I really enjoy the interactions that I have with my hiring managers and candidates as I am a real people person. I love that I deal with a variety of candidates with different backgrounds and experiences. I also enjoy the fast paced and dynamic nature of the business as everyday is different. I find my role very rewarding as I am helping my hiring managers find a great employee for their team and I am also helping candidates find their perfect role that matches their career aspirations. Seeing their growth is what makes my job satisfying.
What sorts of challenges do you encounter?
The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries for job opportunities so this creates competition in regards to finding suitable candidates, which can be a challenge. However, SKYCITY employees aren't afraid to refer their friends and family and this definitely helps me find suitable employees.
What did you do before you joined SKYCITY?
I graduated from the University of Auckland double majoring in Management and Employment Relations and Psychology. I started my recruitment career 9 years ago when I worked at Student Job Search where I referred students to suitable jobs with employers. Since then, I held a few different roles within recruitment agencies recruiting within the Travel, Legal, Healthcare and Office Support space.
What do you enjoy about working at SKYCITY?
What I enjoy about working at SKYCITY is the sense of community and belonging within the business. As one of my Hiring Managers likes to say – SKYCITY is like its own little city amongst Auckland City. It is hard to walk a few metres within SKYCITY without seeing a familiar face or being greeted with a smile or hello. As SKYCITY is a hospitality and entertainment provider it is a fun and enjoyable place to work. There are always activities and events that take place that employees can be a part which foster a great work environment and there are also activities that support the wider community.
What would you say to anyone considering joining your team or applying for a job like yours?
It is important to have good relationship building skills as my role is very people centric. You would need to also be adaptable and flexible with the changes of the business as it is very dynamic. Being an efficient worker and always thinking about process improvement is also important as there can be a high volume of work.
Which of SKYCITY’s employee benefits do you enjoy most?
The subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross and the $2.50 staff meals at 24/7 which is our staff dining restaurant are excellent benefits. I also make a lot of use of the discounted dry cleaning and clothing alteration services as I am a bit of a shopaholic when it comes to clothing.
Is there anything about SKYCITY that makes it different to other work places?
As SKYCITY is a large business, there are many departments, which is a representation of how diverse the business is. There are many different opportunities for career advancement whether it be within casino, food and beverage, corporate or other departments.
Where were you born/raised and how long have you lived in Auckland?
I was born in the Philippines and moved to New Zealand at age 4. When I was 16 years old my family moved to Canada and I stayed there for 4 years before I decided to move back to New Zealand without my family and have been here since. Despite the migration from place to place, I have always considered New Zealand my home.
Thanks for sharing your story Kriezl! If her story inspired you to join us at SKYCITY, then go to our careers website to explore the career opportunities we offer and apply.
