Farm Tour Guide (Rural Demonstrator)

Want to trade in your 9-5 for a pair of gumboots? Our team at Walter Peak are looking for a new team member who is excited about the idea of getting our guests up close and personal to a real‑life rural experience! If you have experience hosting as a Tour Guide, or a background in livestock farming and want to dip your toe into the tourism industry, this could be the job for you! A typical day will see you combining your passion for tourism & agriculture with your customer service skills and getting hands on with the rural side of Walter Peak. You’ll host visitors on our popular farm tour product, and we’ll provide full training so that you can demonstrate farm practices such as sheep shearing and dog handling to our groups of guests. When you’re not hosting visitors, you’ll be helping the rural team to ensure immaculate presentation of the grounds/farm and ensuring our animals stay at optimum health. We have 150ha of land that looks out over Lake Whakatipu where we are focused on planting native trees and allowing our guests to learn more about our commitment to conservation. What We’re Looking For At least 1 year in a similar tourism role OR 1 year experience within the farming industry Experience shearing sheep & dog handling preferred Confidence in speaking in front of up to 200 people Drivers Licence Team player traits – someone who is keen to get stuck into rural life and help out wherever needed What Do You Get Out of This? This is a full‑time permanent position with guaranteed fortnightly hours Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Take a friend along to experience RealNZ’s unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore thrilling white water rafting, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura. Medical insurance cover Free Cardrona x Treble Cone ski/bike pass What’s in It For You? Be part of a passionate, collaborative team that lives and breathes our values. Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ’s unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura. Medical Insurance cover. Ski and bike season passes Additional Details Location: Queenstown Number of positions: 1 Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Hourly rate: $27.50-29.50 Guaranteed hours per week: 30 At RealNZ, we’re committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We’re all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here. How To Apply Click Apply now to be taken to our careers page. Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role to any further applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr