Tour Guide
Tour Guides at Zealandia
Would you like to join Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne on its journey inspiring people to protect and connect with nature? We are looking for tour guides to join the team who will deliver a range of guided experiences to Zealandia’s audiences.
Every year we welcome over 22,000 tours visitors to the sanctuary and share Zealandia's amazing stories with them. If you are someone who loves to engage with visitors, has infectious energy, drive and enthusiasm then read on. If you are available to work on a casual contract, 1-2 shifts/ week (more shifts available in summer) including weekdays, weekends, evenings and public holidays, then this could be the job for you!
If you have an interest in New Zealand conservation, flora and fauna and have experience guiding in a museum, gallery, or other informal learning setting, then please apply. We are looking for tour guides who are:
· fit and confident working in the outdoors
· confident leading groups
· excellent communicators that can engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds
· knowledgeable of NZ nature and conservation, however training will provided
· fluent in a second language (especially German, Mandarin, Spanish and Japanese) would be an advantage
· te reo Māori language skills and knowledge of matauranga Māori would be an advantage
We have a number of casual roles available. Tour guides would deliver day and night time experiences.
Please only apply if you are available to attend paid training in August/September and to work until at least April 2026.
Applications close Friday 4 July.
