[ref. c22261616] Queenstown - Driver/Guide - Milford Sound Small Group Tour
Hours Per Week: Minimum of 42 hours (3-days) per week, up to 56 hours (4 days) per week in peak season.
Milford Sound Luxe Tours is a premium small group tour to Milford Sound. We operate a fleet of modern Mercedes Sprinters with daily trips departing from Te Anau and Queenstown in the 2025-26 season.
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.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a stable tourism role within Queenstown.
Absolutely necessary to working with us:
- Lives in or close to Queenstown as this tour departs from Queenstown Centre each day.
- New Zealand Citizen or Resident, speaking fluent English.
- Class 1 Licence with P Endorsement.
- Able to work a mixture of weekdays and weekends.
- Excellent customer service and able to interact with small, inquisitive groups of travellers.
- 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 engage our guests in nature, while keeping them safe.
Preference will be given to applicants:
- Who have previous experience guiding a small group tour.
- Who have specific experience of driving the Milford Road.
- Who can demonstrate that they can deliver a world class experience every day.
- Hold a First Aid Level 1 certificate.
What we offer in return:
- Minimum 42 hours (3-days) per week, up to 56 hours (4-days) per week in peak season.
- Hours of work: 6:30am – 8:30pm
- You will be driving/guiding a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter Van with a maximum of 13 guests.
- Rosters are provided at least three weeks out.
- A direct line to management and a strong focus on driver wellbeing & fatigue management.
- Full uniform & appropriate training provided.
Remuneration
We want highly engaged teammates to help show off our beautiful backyard. In return for this:- Competitive base rate.
- + Reward scheme for meeting achievable target review score.
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 our tour.
What should you do next?
If this role sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for:
- Send us a CV focusing on your life & job experience and help to show us clearly how you fit this role.
- Attach a cover letter with your CV, outlining why this role is right for you and how you would benefit Milford Sound Luxe Tours.
Applications close Sunday 6th July. For successful applications, we will contact you by Sunday 13th July to arrange a meeting/interview.
Send your CV & cover letter to: hello@luxetours.co.nz