Tour Guide/Driver - Te Anau to Milford Sound - Invercargill
Luxe Tours is a premium small group tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau & Queenstown. We are seeking a guide/driver for 23rd September - 30th April, with small amounts of casual work on offer the following winter.
Milford Sound holds a special place in our hearts as local owners who care about our backyard and enjoy showing people it. We are looking for an energised and experienced driver/guide to join our team and help showcase Milford Sound and the Milford Road to guests from around the world.
Absolutely necessary to working with us:- Live in or close to Te Anau as this tour departs from Te Anau each day.
- P Endorsement.
- Strong communication skills and ability to commentate as you drive.
- Can remain on schedule and always be adaptable to the conditions.
- Plenty of passenger driving experience.
- Energy, integrity, adaptability and a safety mindset at all times. We want you to indulge our guests in nature, while keeping them safe.
- Who have small group tour experience.
- Who have specific experience of driving on the Milford Road.
- Who have experience of interacting with guests one on one, able to answer nature & in-depth questions about Fiordland.
- Who can demonstrate that they can deliver a world class experience every day.
- Hold a First Aid Level 1 certificate.
While we value driving & guiding experience, we also understand you could be a perfect fit for our business and just need a bit more training so please apply! We are open to anyone who can share our vision in providing fantastic service, an amazing experience for our guests and care for nature at the same time.
Working Conditions- 42-hours per week on average. Some optional overtime possible when needed.
- You will be driving/guiding a 2023 - 2025 Mercedes Sprinter Van with a maximum of 13 guests.
- Rosters are provided at least three weeks out. Due to being small, we are nimble and generally able to accommodate work-day change requests due to our ‘driver shift swap’ system.
- A direct line to management.
- Full uniform & training provided.
Our tour & business focus.
Our mission is to indulge guests and help them to create a long-lasting relationship with nature. We expect high standards of care, both from a safety aspect but also looking out for our guests with the small things that will leave them with very happy memories of Milford Sound and our tour.
Things you should know:Following the fixed term, the opportunity to stay linked with Luxe Tours may be offered for casual work through winter on an as needs basis.
What should you do next?
If this role sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for:
Send us a short CV focusing on your life & job experience and help to show us clearly how you fit this role. It doesn't need to be flashy, a good list/email will suffice.
Most important: Attach a cover letter with your CV, outlining why this role is right for you and how you would benefit Luxe Tours.
Applications close Sunday 3rd August. We will make contact if you have been successful for an interview early August. Following this, interviews are planned for shortly after, with a final decision by 17th August.
Send your CV & cover letter to: hello@luxetours.co.nz