Stage Assistant and Farm Tour Driver / Agrodome

Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tourism operator in New Zealand is seeking a passionate Stage Assistant & Farm Tour Driver at Agrodome in Rotorua. You’ll engage audiences with our live farm shows and tractor tours while caring for farm animals. Ideal candidates will have a full NZ driver's licence and a love for animals. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work outdoors in a stunning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uniform provided

Career development opportunities

Work in stunning surroundings

Qualifications

• Confident with farm animals and passionate about animal care.
• Comfortable speaking in front of audiences.
• Full NZ driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Present and assist with the live farm show.
• Drive tractor tours and engage with guests.
• Care for farm animals and maintain the land.

Skills

Confidence around farm animals

Natural performer

Customer service experience

Health & safety commitment

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Permanent • Rotorua

Love animals? Love people? Love the outdoors? This could be your dream job. Join the team at Agrodome, one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism experiences, where you'll work with animals, connect with visitors from around the world, and be part of a passionate team that brings rural life to life!

As a Stage Assistant & Farm Tour Driver, you'll be at the heart of the Agrodome experience. You'll help deliver our world-famous farm show, guide guests on tractor tours across our 350-acre working farm, and care for our animals and land. Every day is different, and every visitor leaves with a smile—thanks to you. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Rotorua, just 10 minutes from the city centre.

What You'll Be Doing

• Presenting and assisting with our live farm show
• Driving tractor tours and engaging with guests
• Caring for farm animals and maintaining the land
• Promoting sustainable farming practices and the Tiaki Promise
• Creating unforgettable moments for our manuhiri (visitors)

What\'s In It For You

• Competitive salary and uniform provided
• Work outdoors in stunning surroundings
• Be part of a friendly, inclusive team that loves what they do
• Career development within the Ngāi Tahu Tourism group
• A workplace that values manaakitanga (hospitality) and connection

What You\'ll Bring

• Confidence around farm animals and a passion for animal care
• A natural performer—comfortable speaking in front of audiences
• A full NZ driver\'s licence
• Tourism or customer service experience (a bonus!)
• Commitment to health & safety and sustainability

Who We Are

Agrodome is proudly part of Ngāi Tahu Tourism, one of Aotearoa\'s leading tourism operators. Our purpose is to make the connection—with our manuhiri, through our people, to our place and Ngāi Tahu values.

We\'re committed to creating a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for everyone. Pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing, are part of our commitment to health and safety.

Ready to Join Us?

If you\'re passionate about animals, people, and creating unforgettable experiences, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now - nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

To learn more about us, visit www.agrodome.co.nz