Guide & Driver – Christchurch Based
Guide & Driver – Christchurch Based
About Us
We’re a locally owned and operated tour and transport company based in Christchurch, committed to delivering unforgettable, authentic Kiwi experiences. Environmental sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
Our tours showcase some of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations including Kaikoura, Mt Cook, Milford Sound, Arthurs Pass, Franz Josef, and beyond. We’re passionate about showing off New Zealand’s breath taking scenery while ensuring our guests have the trip of a lifetime.
We are currently looking for Christchurch-based Guide & Drivers to operate both full-day and multi-day small-group tours throughout the South Island. This is an incredible opportunity to get paid to travel while working in one of the most scenic jobs in New Zealand.
Please note: This role may involve long hours, overnight travel, and requires excellent time management.
What We Offer- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible casual work opportunities
- A mix of day tours and multi-day tours
- Paid travel and relocation days where applicable
- The chance to explore New Zealand’s most incredible destinations while getting paid
- Supportive team environment with ongoing work opportunities
- Safely transport guests to and from amazing tourist destinations
- Operate both day tours and multi-day tours
- Share stories about New Zealand’s culture, history, and the destinations visited along the way
- Ensure guests have a fun, safe, and memorable experience from start to finish
- Manage tour logistics and timings throughout the day
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and complete daily vehicle checks
- Enjoy constantly changing scenery — your office view will never be the same twice!
- Based in Christchurch or surrounding areas
- The right to work in New Zealand (we do not sponsor work visas)
- A current New Zealand Passenger Endorsement (P Endorsement) on a full driver licence
- Friendly, outgoing personality with strong customer service skills
- A passion for engaging with guests and storytelling
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays (essential)
- Confidence driving long distances and in varying weather conditions
- Experience driving manual vehicles and reversing trailers is preferred and considered a bonus
- Experience operating tours to Mt Cook is highly regarded, but not essential
- Class 2 licence is a bonus, but not essential
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a driving job — it’s an opportunity to travel New Zealand, meet people from all over the world, and be part of creating unforgettable experiences every day.
You’ll be joining a supportive and passionate team that values professionalism, safety, teamwork, and good humour.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send through your CV along with a short introduction about yourself, your driving experience, and your availability.