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Tour Leader, New Zealand

Requisition ID:  2285
Department:  Tourism and Hospitality
Work Type:  On the road
Application Close Date:  4th July 2025

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with more than 1000 small group trips in over 120 countries. 

 

 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

Do you dream of inspiring travellers whilst kayaking Abel Tasman National Park, hiking the Tongariro crossing or flying over Franz Josef glacier?  As a tour leader your days will be filled with creating unforgettable moments for travellers and showcasing the amazing things New Zealand has to offer, all whilst getting paid to do so. You’ll be working alongside an awesome team in a company with guides at the heart of what we do, therefore providing industry leading training and fantastic development and growth opportunities. If you are someone who remains calm under pressure, has sharp problem-solving abilities with an ability to wear a smile to work each morning, we want you.  

  

Every day will be different, but every day you will:  

  • Drive a group of travellers around New Zealand, providing them with local information and amazing customer service, whether guiding a bike tour along the Otago Rail Trail or leading a hike along the Queen Charlotte track, you’ll create memories our customers will never forget  

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of your group, at times you will have to assist in difficult situations whilst remaining calm and professional. A traveller may lose their passport, need medical attention, or there may be a clash of personalities...you will be the first point of call  

  • Host, lead and execute tours to budget, following the itinerary and fulfil your administrative duties  

  • Live your passion for travel and share your love of it with our travellers. Every step of the way you’ll embody our core values of real, impactful, ambitious and together 

  

You would make a great leader if you:   

  • Love that no two days are the same and thrive when out of your comfort zone  

  • Have strong communication skills and enjoy bringing people together  

  • Are organised, proactive and able to spin many plates under pressure 

  • Have (or will obtain) a First Aid Certificate and a valid Class 2 Driver’s License with P Endorsement 

  • Are passionate about showcasing the beauty of New Zealand, with strong knowledge of Māori culture advantageous 

  • Prior experience working as a Tour Guide is beneficial, but not essential! 

 

The important stuff:  

  • This is a casual position, which will give you flexibility in when and how you work. We run the vast majority of our tours across peak season (Early October to mid-April), so we are seeking candidates available for training at the end of Aug and available to work from Sept/Oct until the end of this period 

  • As you can imagine, some days on trips are long, and require a decent level of fitness alongside lots of chatting, so it is important you are both physically and mentally prepared 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

For our Tour Leaders, the work perks may vary from country to country, but some of the work perks we offer include:    

  • Diverse departures through the year to lead!  Including hiking or biking adventures, festival, family, premium and foodie trips 
  • Travel to where the trip starts (and home again) is included and covered by us
  • Some meals and all accommodation included (often where the guests are staying, such as hotels, camping, homestays etc)
  • Access to learning and development programs, e-learning and comprehensive tour leader training before you even start 
  • Internal career opportunities to further your your career in travel and beyond
  • Amazing travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger 
  • Recognition and celebration with awards nights and the chance for our top performers to travel to our yearly Global Summit!
  • Opportunity to support not-for-profit Intrepid Foundations projects  

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.
 

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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