Ready to work in one of the most breathtaking locations on Earth? This is your chance to make Doubtful Sound and Lake Manapouri your office this summer! We're looking for enthusiastic, versatile crew members to join our close-knit team aboard our day cruise vessels.
As part of the crew, you'll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. From welcoming passengers and serving food and drinks to keeping the vessel shipshape, you'll be the friendly face of RealNZ on the water.
We're looking for someone who radiates positive energy and approaches each day with a can-do attitude. You'll have a genuine love for the outdoors and take pride in your work, always striving to deliver memorable experiences. Sharing the magic of Fiordland with our guests will come naturally to you, and you'll be more than happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed.
This is a fixed-term, full-time role with guaranteed hours covering our busy summer (from September 2025 to April 2026)
What You'll Need:
- A valid driver's licence
- Experience in hosting, guiding, or customer service
- Hospitality or F&B experience (a bonus!)
- Maritime experience (preferred but not essential)
- Availability to work weekends
What do you get out of this?
Access to exclusive staff rates and free experiences across RealNZ's incredible offerings - from rafting in Queenstown and dining at Walter Peak to exploring Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Rakiura, and cruising Milford Sound.
Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.
When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.
We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.
It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.
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
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.