Stargazing Tour Guide

Tekapo Springs; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training in astronomy

Educational opportunities

Pay review after 3 months

First Aid Qualifications

Lifeguard & Aquatics Qualifications

Tour guiding qualifications

Career advancement paths

Job summary

Tekapo Star Gazing in Lake Tekapo, NZ, seeks an enthusiastic Stargazing Guide for permanent full-time nights, minimum 30 hours weekly, with a starting rate of NZD 28 per hour.

Join a team under one of the world’s most spectacular night skies, with ongoing training, educational opportunities, and career pathways. Evening/weekend availability required; First Aid and Lifeguard qualifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hospitality or tour guiding experience.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Comfort addressing groups up to 40 guests.
• First Aid qualifications preferred.
• Lifeguard/Aquatics qualifications preferred.
• Tour guiding qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Entertain guests during night tours.
• Explain astronomy experiences to guests.
• Ensure guest safety and smooth operations.
• Assist with guiding and customer service during sessions.

Skills

Hospitality exp

Tour guiding

Public speaking

First Aid

Lifeguard cert

Photography

English fluency

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Tekapo Star Gazing is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Stargazing Guide to join our team in the heart of the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.ekapo Star Gazing is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Stargazing Guide to join our team in the heart of the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Our unique star gazing tours focus on ensuring our guests feel like they are the only people in the universe experiencing the amazing night sky. Our guides use a mixture of state-of-the-art telescopes, lasers and virtual reality to enhance the guest experience followed by a relaxing soak in our hot pools.

We are looking for an amazing Stargazing Tour Guide to join our team located in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury in New Zealand. This is a permanent full-time role, with minimum 30 hours per week.

We are looking for a keen learner with a passion for astronomy who can remain focused and cares about keeping people safe and entertained. This person would join our existing team of Stargazing Guides entertaining customers during the night.

We can offer:

• $28.00 per hour starting rate with guaranteed 30 hours
• Work under one of the world's most spectacular night skies
• Ongoing training and development in astronomy and guiding
• Educational opportunities
• A pay review after 3 months.
• First Aid Qualifications
• Lifeguard & Aquatics Qualifications
• Tour guiding qualifications
• Higher level pathways available for keen learners
• Potential opportunity to move into a Supervisory position for career advancement.
  

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 2-year work experience in hospitality, preferably in tour guiding but suitable candidate can be considered with other relevant experience; Or a tertiary qualification in hospitality, culture communication, or similar may substitute the experience for the right candidate.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Must be comfortable in addressing groups (up to approx. 40 guests).

• Photography knowledge in particualr for atrophotography and related technologies
• Natural entertainer with great people skills and commitment to ensuring a unique and unforgettable guest experience.
• A high level of fluency in English and ideally a second language