Eagars Funerals
- Posted: 20 Jul 2022
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Community Services & Development
As more and more families choose to have Eagars create a beautiful funeral, we are growing and looking for an exceptional Funeral Director to join our team.
You are the type of person who strives for perfection. You feel rewarded when told "that was perfect - thank you!". You understand that with funerals there are no dress rehearsals so everything must be right first time - every time.
You understand being a funeral director is a calling. We can work long - and odd! - hours so flexibility is a must. This is not a clock in, clock out profession.
Time management is critical. Everything we do is done with the end goal in mind - the funeral. Once the day and time is set it is our job to ensure everything is ready. There are no extensions and families deservedly have high expectations that we we will deliver.
Compassion, understanding and empathy are essential traits. That said, it's important to understand funeral service is not a pastoral role. Families engage us to prepare and manage an event that acknowledges their loss in a way that is meaningful to them. Funeral service is event management but with a particular subset of emotional skills given the families we work with are bereaved. You need to recognise that there are times you will need to be a firm hand in a soft glove as you work to have all the necessary elements ready on time.
We believe that a good Funeral Director understands all facets of our business and you will be able to articulate how your experience will enhance Eagars Funerals.
Much of what we do goes unseen. Working in the funeral industry is so much more than wearing a nice suit and greeting people at a funeral! It’s hard work and at times is a 24/7 role so flexibility with working hours is a must. You'll note that this is the second time we've mentioned flexibility with working hours, so you know it's important.
In return, you'll be working with a forward thinking team in an environment that is supportive and family-like. If you enjoy technology then that's a bonus as we have one of the most sophisticated chapels in the country, designed to maximise the funeral experience for all. All this in a region that boasts beautiful coastline, stunning gardens and native bush and of course, our magnificent maunga, Mt Taranaki.
If you're ready for a change of scene and think New Plymouth, Taranaki is right for you, and that you could be right for us, send us an introductory letter and current CV in strictest confidence to [email protected].
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have in event management?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
How many years' experience do you have as a Funeral Director?
You are the type of person who strives for perfection. You feel rewarded when told "that was perfect - thank you!". You understand that with funerals there are no dress rehearsals so everything must be right first time - every time.
You understand being a funeral director is a calling. We can work long - and odd! - hours so flexibility is a must. This is not a clock in, clock out profession.
Time management is critical. Everything we do is done with the end goal in mind - the funeral. Once the day and time is set it is our job to ensure everything is ready. There are no extensions and families deservedly have high expectations that we we will deliver.
Compassion, understanding and empathy are essential traits. That said, it's important to understand funeral service is not a pastoral role. Families engage us to prepare and manage an event that acknowledges their loss in a way that is meaningful to them. Funeral service is event management but with a particular subset of emotional skills given the families we work with are bereaved. You need to recognise that there are times you will need to be a firm hand in a soft glove as you work to have all the necessary elements ready on time.
We believe that a good Funeral Director understands all facets of our business and you will be able to articulate how your experience will enhance Eagars Funerals.
Much of what we do goes unseen. Working in the funeral industry is so much more than wearing a nice suit and greeting people at a funeral! It’s hard work and at times is a 24/7 role so flexibility with working hours is a must. You'll note that this is the second time we've mentioned flexibility with working hours, so you know it's important.
In return, you'll be working with a forward thinking team in an environment that is supportive and family-like. If you enjoy technology then that's a bonus as we have one of the most sophisticated chapels in the country, designed to maximise the funeral experience for all. All this in a region that boasts beautiful coastline, stunning gardens and native bush and of course, our magnificent maunga, Mt Taranaki.
If you're ready for a change of scene and think New Plymouth, Taranaki is right for you, and that you could be right for us, send us an introductory letter and current CV in strictest confidence to [email protected].
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have in event management?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
How many years' experience do you have as a Funeral Director?