Stargazing Guide

Skyline Enterprises; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gondola and luge rides for family

Free staff meals

Accommodation options

Job summary

Skyline Enterprises in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking Mandarin-speaking Casual Stargazing Guides to join our Stargazing team. You will welcome guests, share insights about our attractions, and lead night-sky tours through our bespoke Stargazing experience.

This role requires evening work with flexibility across a 7-day week, including weekends and public holidays. A genuine interest in astronomy and engaging communication will help you connect with tour audiences and deliver unforgettable

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin is essential; Cantonese desirable.
• At least 2 years of customer service or guest-facing experience.
• Confident, professional and engaging communication style.
• Genuine interest in astronomy and ability to engage groups.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, informative service.
• Lead guided stargazing tours under the night sky and share knowledge of attractions.
• Engage and inspire groups of Chinese-speaking guests to create memorable experiences.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Customer experience

Communication skills

Astronomy interest

Job description

About The Role

We are on the lookout for Casual Stargazing Guides to join our Stargazing team who are fluent in Mandarin and passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences to our Chinese-speaking guests. You’ll be the welcoming face of Skyline, providing world-class service, offering assistance, and sharing your knowledge of our attractions and facilities. A key part of this role is delivering guided tours under the night sky, giving guests a deeper insight into our solar system and beyond through our bespoke Stargazing experience.

This role involves evening work and requires flexibility across a 7-day operational week, including weekends and public holidays.

• Casual
• Application Closes 14 Oct 2026
• Otago - Queenstown
• Tour Guide and Escort

The Perfect Candidate Will Have / Be

• fluency in Mandarin (Cantonese also desirable),
• minimum 2 years customer experience,
• a confident, professional, and engaging communication style,
• a genuine interest in astronomy and the ability to engage with groups or tour audiences is preferred.

This Role Offers

• a fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends,
• a place in a dynamic, values-driven and growing international organisation,
• free staff meals and $1 coffees,
• accommodation options.

Join Our Team

No two days are ever the same at Skyline. We’re passionate about sharing real fun with the world and making people smile. Our team thrives on creating meaningful connections with our guests, our community, and with each other.

Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.