Forgotten World Adventures recruits the following roles ahead of each new season. Our season runs from October through to May (inclusive).
TOUR GUIDE
Do you have a gift for talking to people? Are you proud of your region and love to show it off? Do you love working outdoors? Forgotten World Adventures is always interested in meeting exceptional customer-focused guides to join its team in Taumarunui.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to bring their personality to the job
- Love working outdoors and with people
- Have a knack for remembering stories and facts
- Flexible, professional nature and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Attention to detail and pride in their work
- Understand customer service
- A clean NZ drivers license
- Safety focused
- First Aid and Chainsaw Safety Certificates (preferred)
- Full-time and part-time fixed-term work available between 19 Sept-30 Apr, including weekends
- Physically fit and able
- Full training provided
You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
CONDUCTOR
Want to be involved in guiding customers, but unsure whether you have the confidence to stand up the front yet? Then this is the perfect pathway to guiding. Our Conductors are an integral part of the day - they help set up carts, maintain safety measures on the tour, interact with clients and gain valuable experience at speaking in public.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to bring their personality to the job
- Love working outdoors and with people
- Have an interest in learning facts and stories
- Flexible, professional nature and able to deal with changes
- Attention to detail and pride in their work
- Understand customer service
- A clean NZ drivers license
- Safety focused
- Part-time and full-time fixed-term work available between 20 Sept-30 Apr, including weekends
- Physically fit and able
- Full training provided
You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
FOOD HERO
Are you a food hero? We’re looking for people who have a good eye for detail and a flair for display. Someone who will help set up and pack up our off-grid tour lunch sites. No cooking required. Experience with food safety, handling and dietary requirements preferred, but not necessary - full training provided.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to bring their personality to the job
- Love working outdoors, with food and people
- Have a flexible and professional nature
- Be able to deal with last-minute changes to the plan
- Attention to detail and pride in their work
- Understand customer service
- A clean NZ drivers license required
- Safety focused
- Part-time and full-time (casual) positions available, including weekends
- Hours are generally 9 am - 3:30 pm (Oct-Apr)
- Physically fit and able
- Full training provided
You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
BUS DRIVER
Would you love a job where your passengers are all happy to see you? To work in a place where the drive becomes part of the journey, not just about getting to the destination? Be part of a thriving award-winning tourism business taking our clients and showing them our spectacular backyard in the heart of the King Country.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Class 1 & 2 (minimum)
- P-endorsement (large vehicles) or the ability to apply for it
- Must be able to bring their personality to the job
- Love working outdoors, and with people
- Have a flexible and professional nature
- Be able to deal with last-minute changes to the plan
- Understand customer service
- A clean NZ drivers license required
- First Aid Certificate (preferred)
- Safety focused
- Part-time and full-time (casual) positions available, including weekends
- Physically fit and able
- Commentary training provided
- Must love a good kiwi gravel road
You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for any of these positions.
Please enter your details below including which roles are your preference, and one of our team will be in touch.