Location: Queenstown / Glenorchy / Southern Lakes
Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time (6 months parental leave cover) - Start early September 2025
Join Shotover Jet & Dart River Adventures - part of Ngāi Tahu Tourism
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences and love being out on the road? We're looking for a Shuttle Driver & Customer Service Representative (Ratoka Kiritaki) to join our high-energy team at Shotover Jet and Dart River Adventures on a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave.
In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for safely transporting manuhiri (visitors) between Queenstown and surrounding locations, while delivering exceptional customer service every step of the way. You'll be the face of our experience - welcoming, entertaining, and supporting manuhiri throughout their journey.
This is more than just a driving role - you'll also assist with reservations, retail, beach operations, and cultural engagement, all while upholding our values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
What You'll Be Doing
- Safely drive shuttles and provide a fun, engaging journey for manuhiri
- Deliver outstanding customer service and support across all touchpoints
- Assist with reservations, retail sales, and operational tasks
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety checks, and accurate logbooks
- Embrace and promote Ngāi Tahu values and te reo Māori
- Support beach operations including guest preparation and VHF radio use
- Contribute to a positive, culturally rich, and safety-focused team environment
What You'll Bring
- A valid Class 2 licence and/or P Endorsement (desirable)
- Experience in customer service and administration
- Confidence driving manual vehicles
- A genuine, friendly personality and love for working with people
- Good physical fitness and comfort working outdoors
- Willingness to learn te reo Māori and embrace Ngāi Tahu values
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
Why Join Us?
At Ngāi Tahu Tourism, we're proud to connect people to our place, our culture, and our people. You'll be part of a passionate team delivering world-class experiences while contributing to the future of our iwi:
"Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei - for us and our children after us."
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to hit the road and be part of something meaningful, apply now and bring your energy, manaakitanga, and love for adventure to our team.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism is committed to kia hoki ora atu - ensuring everyone gets home safe every day. Therefore, part of our recruitment process includes completing drug, alcohol, psychometric and medical testing.
