But it's not just visitors to the central city the ambassadors will work in with as they have been skilled up to provide advice to anyone needing assistance.
"To help point them in the right direction."
Mrs Ibbotson said while the ambassadors would not be involved in direct law enforcement or security they would, as they do on their mobile patrols, work in with police if approached by people who may have something to report or needed assistance.
"Giving people a hand, and if they are unable to help right there they will point people in the right direction."
She and Mr Gimblett agreed there was real value in having community foot patrols in the central city and the ambassadors had gone through a string of meetings with a range of agencies and services as part of gearing up for the role.
"They are good people and very experienced in working in with people."
Mrs Ibbotson said they would bring a positive influence to the central city — a reassurance someone was there to go to.
"A friendly face — someone to talk to."
The ambassadors would also get to know those in the retail industry while on their beats.
Part of the friendly face factor was the uniforms which were purposely designed in softer tones of teal green, black and gold, to distinguish them from the uniforms of police and security teams.
Mr Gimblett said the ambassadors would happily assist people on the streets who appeared in need with advice on what they could do and directions to agencies which could assist them.
He was impressed at their focus, as volunteers, to help enhance the city and work to make it a vibrant, safe and happy place.
"I think it is a great initiative," he said.
Mrs Ibbotson said at this stage the ambassador teams would be carrying out their work through until around the end of March, and particularly at busy times like school holidays and when major events were being staged here.
"But we will see how it goes and I would like to see it continue on through the whole year."
It is the latest branch of the Napier Community Patrols group which now has about 270 volunteers on the books.
The group has also worked in with the fire service on smoke alarm initiatives, has links with Civil Defence, has set up a bike recovery programme and engages in community-orientated leaflet drops.
"It's all a work in progress," Mrs Ibbotson said of the growth of the patrol network.
"And it all works because so many good people are involved."