Tour Guide

Title: Tour Guide

Location: Waitomo Caves New Zealand

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Cave Guide at Waitomo Glowworm Cave!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors from around the world? We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team as Cave Guides at the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Cave and Aranui Cave.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is the world's leading provider of holiday vehicles for rent and sale, operating under various brands across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK. Our brands include maui, Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Camper, Hippie, Mighty rentals, and more. We also design motorhomes through Action Manufacturing and create digital products via thl Digital.

About The Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Discover Waitomo:

The restaurant team serves a range of delicious food and beverages in the award-winning Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre.

• Our core values that drive the business are Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungatanga - all of which are also measures of our care for our people and our place.
• A great work environment - where you'll spend your day surrounded by positive, passionate and multicultural people.
• Part of Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) - NZ's premium tourism company operating iconic kiwi brands The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company and Waitomo Homestead.

About the Role:

We are looking for part time, fixed term Cave Tour Guides where you will be responsible for leading entertaining and safe tours through our beautiful caves, ensuring our visitors have a memorable experience. You will also have the opportunity to participate in sustainability and environmental initiatives, as well as support in maintenance tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience as a Cave Guide or in Customer Service.
• Certificate in Tourism (advantageous).
• Minimum NCEA Level 2.
• Current driver's license.
• First Aid qualification (Level 1) (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Ao Maori (advantageous).
• Ability to engage and relate to visitors from diverse cultures.
• Excellent personal presentation, professionalism, and interpretation skills.
• Full of energy and a team player.
• Available to work in a 7-day operation.
• Proficient swimmer with a general level of overall fitness.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Work in one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist destinations.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Contribute to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy the unique and authentic experience of working at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Contribute to the local tourism economy.

If you are passionate about tourism and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our team at Waitomo Glowworm Cave.