Are you ready to spread some joy, make people laugh, and shake your tail feathers?
We are on the hunt for an energeticoutgoing individual to don our chicken suit and become the life of the party at NZ Cricket matches this summer! Whether you’re a professional performer or just someone who loves to dance like no one’s watching,
we want you!
Dates & Locations
- Thurs 28, Fri 29, Sat 30 November 2024: Hagley Oval (Christchurch)
- Fri 6, Sat 7, Sun 8 December 2024: Basin Reserve (Wellington)
- Sat 14, Sun 15, Mon 16 December 2024: Seddon Park (Hamilton)
- Sun 5 Jan 2025: Basin Reserve (Wellington)
- Wed 8 Jan 2025: Seddon Park (Hamilton)
- Sat 11 Jan 2025: Eden Park (Auckland)
- Sat 29 Mar 2025: McLean Park (Napier)
- Wed 2 April 2025: Seddon Park (Hamilton)
- Sat 5 April 2025: Bay Oval (Tauranga)
Ideally you are available to travel and work on all dates listed above. Hours will vary. Must be available between 11am-4pm each day.
Pay
Competitive Pay + Benefits (like free chicken and access to NZ cricket matches all summer!)
Requirements
- Height in cm must be included in your application. The chicken suit is adjustable, but we need to make sure it fits.
- Must be comfortable in a chicken suit—no fear of feathers here!
- Energetic and outgoing personality—must love to entertain a crowd.
- Ability to dance. Experience in performance or dance is a plus, but enthusiasm is what counts (we won’t judge your dance moves)!
Role Responsibilities
- Strut your stuff at cricket tests and ODI’s as our beloved Tegel chicken
- mascot.
- Hand out branded merchandise and interact with fans (kids and adults), while clucking up a storm!
- Dance like you’re in a music video and bring the fun to every appearance.
- Bring your own expert improvisation skills to handle unexpected situations (like over-enthusiastic hugs).
- Help promote the Tegel brand with a flair that only a giant chicken can deliver!
What We Offer:
- An egg-citing work environment at NZ cricket matches this summer.
- Travel, accommodation and per diems all included.
- Perfect for cricket lovers or those who love to entertain and are looking for a side gig this summer.
- A chicken minder (your own personal security guard) on hand at all times to prevent people ruffling your feathers.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take a leap into the poultry mascot world, send us your CV, height in cm, and any experience you have performing, dancing, or entertaining (perhaps you were a chicken in a previous life?). Feel free to share a video!
Join us in making clucking great memories this summer. Apply now and become our next Tegel Mascot!
