Driver Guide

The Hermitage; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Remote location lifestyle

Job summary

The Hermitage – Aoraki/Mount Cook, South Island, is hiring Driver Guides to transport guests to activity sites and provide insightful tours in and around the Hooker and Tasman Valleys. You’ll need to be prepared to live onsite in a remote village and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Requirements include a full NZ driver’s license with Class 2/4 and P endorsement, strong public speaking and communication skills, and a love for outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Full, clean NZ driver’s license with proven driving experience.
• Essential Class 2/4 and P endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Transport guests between hotel and activity sites and build rapport with visitors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of flora, fauna and natural history of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
• Check-in guests and ensure departures run on time, including safety checks and weather-related adjustments.
• Ensure safe transportation of guests and vehicle cleanliness.
• Conduct guided off-road (4WD) tours through valleys and points of interest.
• Perform pre-departure checks and additional checks in bad weather or adverse conditions.
• Deliver safe, professional service at all times.
• Comply with all Land Transport New Zealand rules and logbook requirements.
• Understand health & safety procedures and emergency procedures.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Outdoor enthusiast

Customer service

Education

Full NZ driver’s license

Tools

Class 2/4 and P endorsement

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Hermitage – Aoraki/Mount Cook, South Island

WORK, LIVE & PLAY IN AORAKI/MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK

We're looking for motivated Driver Guides who are passionate about providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our visitors, who are proactive in learning about the native flora and fauna found in the area, and who are excited to have Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park as their playground!

Our Driver Guides take visitors on fun and informative excursions in and around the Hooker and Tasman Valleys, primarily in buses and 4-wheel drive adventure vehicles so therefore it’s important for our Driver Guides to have prior guiding and professional off-road driving experience.

Our guests choose to stay with us at the Hermitage because of the unique location, amazing views, and the excellent service provided throughout their stay. Our team chooses to work with us because of the unique lifestyle in a remote location, amazing views on your doorstep, and being part of an excellent team and remote community.

What your day will look like:

Our Driver Guides are responsible for transporting guests between the hotel and our activity sites. You are sometimes their first experience and the last one to say goodbye at the end of their trip so it's vital that you can build rapport quickly. Key responsibilities include:

• Work with other activities team members to create an exceptional product for all visitors to the area.


• Demonstrate knowledge of the flora, fauna and natural history of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.


• Daily check-in of guests departing on our tours, including the 'screening' of guests for appropriate warm clothing/footwear/health issues etc, ensuring each trip departs on time.


• Ensuring the safe transportation of guests between the hotel and the activity site.


• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained in a clean and tidy manner for the enjoyment of all guests.


• Conducting guided and structured off-road (4WD) tours through the surrounding valleys and points of interest.


• Completing all required checks and procedures including pre-departure and start-up checks, and additional checks required in bad weather or adverse conditions.


• Always deliver a safe and professional service.


• Ensure absolute compliance with ALL Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) rules and regulations, i.e. correct logbook entries, rest periods and any other legal requirements as a professional driver.


• Demonstrate an understanding of both Health & Safety (including accident reporting procedures) and emergency procedures.

To be successful, you will need:

• A full, clean NZ driver’s license and proven solid driving experience.


• A Class 2/4 and P endorsement isessential.


• The ability to manage a group and strong public speaking and communication skills.


• A love for the outdoors, an outgoing personality, and a good level of fitness.


• A strong sense of responsibility, commitment and reliability.

Further Information:

• All positions at the Hermitage (Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Village Limited) have subsidised accommodation as part of our unique lifestyle package, with weekly board rates including Wi-Fi and power. Due to the idyllic, isolated location of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, you will need to be comfortable working and living in a remote location. Please note, this role requires you to live onsite in Aoraki/Mt Cook Village.


• We are looking for someone who can join the team immediately.