Casual Private Tour Guide & Driver - North Island

Great North Tours; Waikato; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Great North Tours is seeking a Casual Tour Guide/Driver to join our Hamilton-based team. You will guide and transport international and domestic visitors on private tours across the North Island, delivering engaging interpretation and exceptional service.

The role suits someone who enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds and sharing knowledge of New Zealand’s history, culture, landscapes, and attractions. Casual hours, including weekends, are possible.

Qualifications

• NZ driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
• P-Endorsement licence required or we can help obtain one.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident speaking to international visitors and providing informative commentary.
• Genuine interest in New Zealand history, culture, landscapes and tourism experiences.
• Strong customer service, friendly and professional manner.
• Good time management, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing itineraries and conditions.
• Flexible to work casual hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience in tourism, hospitality, passenger transport or tour guiding is an advantage.
• Additional language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of routes and attractions throughout the North Island is essential/ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Driving guests safely and professionally between destinations in company touring vehicles.
• Providing engaging commentary about New Zealand's history, culture, geography, wildlife and local attractions.
• Welcoming guests and ensuring they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their journey.
• Following tour itineraries while adapting to guest interests, weather and road conditions when appropriate.
• Coordinating with attractions, activity operators and other tourism providers.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and presentable vehicle.
• Managing tour schedules and ensuring guests arrive at destinations on time.
• Representing Great North Tours professionally and delivering consistently high customer service.
• Following all relevant road safety, passenger transport and company health and safety requirements.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

P-Endorsement Licence

Excellent English

Interpersonal skills

Confident with international guests

Customer service oriented

Time management

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Tourism/transport experience an asset

Additional languages an asset

Knowledge of North Island routes & at̵

Job description

Great North Tours is seeking a Casual Tour Guide/Driver to join our Hamilton-based team. You will guide and transport international and domestic visitors on private tours across the North Island, delivering engaging interpretation and exceptional service.

The role suits someone who enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds and sharing knowledge of New Zealand’s history, culture, landscapes, and attractions. Casual hours, including weekends, are possible.