Stargazing Tour Guide

Stargazing Tour Guide Seasonal Job Description Full Time, Fixed Term Contract Start Date: 1st August 2026 End Date: 30th April 2027 Hourly rate: 30 NZD – minimum 30 hours per week. About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Stargazing Tour Guide to join our team for the upcoming season. Based in the stunning Mackenzie region, this is a unique opportunity to work under some of the world’s clearest night skies while delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the globe. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys public speaking, working outdoors, and sharing their passion for astronomy, nature, and storytelling. Primary Duties Deliver engaging stargazing tours to groups of 10–20 guests across Lake Tekapo, Twizel, and Aoraki / Mt Cook Set up, operate, and guide guests in the use of telescopes Capture and process high-quality guest photographs during tours Safely drive guests to and from stargazing locations Respond to guest enquiries in person, via phone, and email Support the senior management team with day-to-day operations Secondary Duties Assist customers in our gift shop and local information centre Create social media content for our activities Lead guided tours of our petting zoo Support housekeeping at Isolation Bay Lodge when required Produce photo and video marketing content Respond to booking enquiries from travel agents What We’re Looking For Confident communicator with strong public speaking skills Passion for astronomy, tourism, and outdoor experiences (training provided) Full, clean driver’s licence (essential) Comfortable working evenings and nights A proactive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to help across different areas Experience in photography, guiding, or tourism is a bonus Why Join Us? Work in one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations Be part of a fun, supportive, and dynamic team Gain valuable experience in tourism, guiding, and customer service Spend your nights under internationally recognised dark skies By displaying these images, Backpacker Job Board does not claim any ownership or endorsement of the materials. Backpacker Job Board assumes no liability for copyright infringements, licensing disputes, or any other intellectual property claims arising from employer-submitted images. If you believe that any image displayed on Backpacker Job Board infringes your copyright or other legal rights, please contact us at ****@backpackerjobboard.com.au. We are committed to promptly reviewing all such notices and, where appropriate, removing the infringing content. However, any removal of content shall not constitute an admission of liability or fault by Backpacker Job Board. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don\'t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile. Don’t have a Jora account? Register with: Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr