Queenstown-Lakes, Otago Full time, Permanent Kia ora! Want to work for Ngai Tahu Tourism, one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa?
We're on the hunt for a Funyak Supervisor - to lead our team of outdoor river guiding enthusiasts who love water and adventure. Your role will also see you guide manuhiri (visitors) on Funyak's (inflatable canoes) along the Dart River, a treasured and unique environment. If you're a natural leader, mentor, storyteller and entertainer, then this is the perfect role for you!
Our Funyak experience combines jet boating on the beautiful and iconic Dart River with a canoe journey in the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park. A wilderness picnic lunch and exploration of the stunning Rockburn Chasm are a highlight of the tour.
We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri to our experiences. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business. As hosts, we care for our customers and our team as our own whanau.
We offer not only a unique experience for visitors, but also an awesome place to work.
A little bit about what you'll bring to the role:
We're after someone who:
Loves the outdoorsHas previous experience in swift water canoeing, kayaking or raftingIs a natural leader of peopleCares about delivering amazing experiences for our visitorsWorks well in a teamIs computer literate and has previous administration experienceIs physically fit and keeps cool under pressureHas previous experience of guiding and hosting customers on activities in dynamic outdoor environmentsIs open to learning about Ngai Tahu culture and storiesIs able to work shifts on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. A full, clean driver's licence with Class 2 and Passenger endorsement is preferable. As is having attended a River Rescue course in the last three years and possessing a current first aid certificate.
There's more to being a Funyak Guide than paddling the river, so we provide full training to ensure you can deliver safe and exciting experiences.
Looking to find out a little bit more about us?
Our purpose is to make the connection - with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngai Tahu.
Cool things we offer
Competitive payExcellent trainingWork uniformsCompany discountsDaily transport between Queenstown and our Glenorchy baseLunch when guiding Funyak tripsAn awesome and unique place to work! Keen?
Dart River is a fun, unique and safe place to work and we'd like to keep it that way. Before starting with us, you'll go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Health and safety is super important, and this is part of how we keep you, our team and our customers safe.
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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