Driver, Tour Guide & Guest Ambassador
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Role Summary
Join Monarch Wildlife Limited as a Driver, Tour Guide & Guest Ambassador in Dunedin, New Zealand, for a summer of exploring the Otago Peninsula's wildlife and landscapes.
About the Organisation
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours is looking for people to join our team of nature and wildlife enthusiasts to work as Driver, Tour Guide & Guest Ambassador.
Depending on the applications, we are looking to potentially fill several positions from casual through to full-time.
All hiring will be on a fixed term contract through our peak summer season, ending 30 April 2027.
You may be required to work some public holidays and some weekends. We sometimes have long days and early starts.
Our tour guides introduce visitors to the wildlife, landscapes, history, and conservation work of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. You will help create safe, informative, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests from New Zealand and around the world.
New Zealand Wildlife Alliance is the parent company of Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours, The OPERA – Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance, and Wingatui Glasshouses, the three of which operate as sister companies. Together with our charity, the Otago Shore & Land Trust, we are focused on conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education on the Otago Peninsula and beyond.
- What is your preference - full time, part-time or casual employment?
- What is your availability during the summer season? Please tell us about any existing commitments or days when you are regularly unavailable.
- What experience do you have in tourism, guiding, driving, or customer facing roles?
- How familiar are you with Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula? Passionate about our local wildlife?
- What interests you about the wildlife, landscapes, history, and conservation work of this region?
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the confidence to speak to groups and engage with visitors from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Strong knowledge of, or a genuine desire to learn about, Dunedin, the Otago Peninsula, local wildlife, conservation, history, and the natural environment.
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused when tours are affected by weather, wildlife activity, or changing operational requirements.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, early mornings, and peak tourism periods.
- A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
- A Passenger endorsement, or willingness and eligibility to obtain one.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a valid New Zealand Driver Licence and may be required to have or obtain a Passenger endorsement.
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