Petting Zoo Tour Guide

Petting Zoo Tour Guide
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: 1st June 2026
End Date: 31st October 2027
Hourly rate: 30 NZD – minimum 30 hours per week, 5 days on, 2 days off.

About the Role

Go Tekapo is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, animal loving person to join our winter team and run guided tours through our farmyard petting zoo. You’ll be responsible for the care of all the animals within the petting zoo whilst managing guest interactions with them.

Primary Duties:

• Lead 40-minute guided tours of up to 20 guests around our petting zoo.
• Feed and clean the animals and their enclosures.
• Run the petting zoo gift shop, manage stock levels, sales, and cash handling.
• Respond to customer enquiries via phone or email.
• Assist the senior management team with their daily tasks.

Secondary Duties:

• Assist the marketing team with the creation of organic social media content.
• Manage and keep track of customer reservations for our other tourism activities.
• Assist with the housekeeping of Isolation Bay Lodge when needed.
• Cover shifts at Kiwi Treasures Gift Shop & Information Centre.
• Clean the petting zoo facilities including the bathrooms.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate about animals, their care, and wellbeing.
• Outgoing and confident talking in front of groups of tourists.
• A good level of both verbal & written English.
• A full, clean driver’s license.
• Willingness to participate in and upsell our other tourism activities.
• Ability to work alone, take initiative, and manage your own time effectively.

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.
• Turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career.