Tour Guide/Driver

Cheeky Kiwi Travel; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher-than-average pay rates

Free or discounted meals on tour

Discounted (sometimes free!) entry to顶

Job summary

Cheeky Kiwi Travel in Queenstown invites friendly, reliable drivers with a passion for storytelling to join our small-group tour operation. Safely transporting guests to iconic landmarks, you’ll entertain and inform guests throughout the day while bringing New Zealand’s landscapes and culture to life.

Housing in or near Queenstown helps you hit the road fast. No guiding experience needed—attitude counts as much as skill. Competitive pay and tour perks await.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Strong storytelling and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport guests to and from attractions.
• Entertain, inform and care for guests throughout the day.
• Bring New Zealand landscapes, legends, and local culture to life.
• Represent Cheeky Kiwi in a warm, professional manner.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent storytelling

Education

NZ Driver's Licence Passenger Endorsement

Job description

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Cheeky Kiwi Travel – Queenstown, South Island

Cheeky Kiwi Travel is one of Aotearoa’s leading small-group tour operators. From our Queenstown base, we run unforgettable day trips to iconic spots like Milford Sound, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Franz Josef and more. With groups of up to 15 people, we focus on delivering high-quality, personal, and entertaining experiences.

Who we want:

Friendly, reliable, story-loving people who thrive on connecting with travellers and showing off our beautiful backyard. Whether you’re after full-time work or a few days a week — if you’ve got the passion, we’ve got the tours.

You’ll need:

• A Passenger Endorsement on your full NZ Driver’s Licence
• The right to work in NZ
• Confident driving + chatting at the same time
• Great storytelling and fluent English
• Housing in or near Queenstown
• (No guiding experience? No worries — attitude counts just as much!)

The role includes:

• Safely transporting guests to and from attractions
• Entertaining, informing and caring for guests throughout the day
• Bringing New Zealand’s landscapes, legends, and local culture to life
• Representing Cheeky Kiwi in a warm, professional, and cheeky way

Perks of the job:

• Higher-than-average pay rates
• Free or discounted meals on tour
• Discounted (sometimes free!) entry to top attractions