Lead Japanese-language tours departing Auckland, providing engaging commentary on Māori culture, New Zealand history, nature, wildlife, and key attractions. Drive and maintain company vehicles, conduct safety and biosecurity procedures, and respond to changing conditions during tours. Coordinate with tourism operators, manage bookings and tickets, prepare and wrap up tours, collect feedback, and support Japanese-speaking guests throughout their journey. Ensure participants enjoy a safe, informative, and memorable experience from pickup to drop-off.
Navi Tours New Zealand is an Auckland-based, Qualmark-endorsed tour operator. We run Japanese-language guided tours of New Zealand for Japanese-speaking visitors, covering Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Waipoua Forest, Tiritiri Matangi Island, the Waitākere Ranges, Matakana, and Auckland-region wineries, along with multi-day North Island itineraries and tailored private tours.
We are looking for a Tour Guide to lead these tours and be the face of the company to our visitors on the day.
You’ll deliver our Japanese-language guided tours from start to finish — picking participants up from their Auckland accommodation, driving the tour vehicle to each destination, giving commentary along the way, looking after the group through the day, and getting everyone back safely. Day to day, you will:
Permanent, full-time, with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week. Start and finish times vary with the tour roster, and weekend and public holiday work is part of the role.
$28.00 to $30.00 per hour · paid monthly
You’ll be well suited to this role if you have strong interpersonal skills, are comfortable managing groups of mixed ages and abilities, and can work independently across a full tour day.
We provide a structured induction covering tour routes, commentary content, supplier protocols, Māori cultural content, Department of Conservation procedures, vehicle operation, and our health and safety policies, with ongoing support for first aid renewal and relevant further training.
Apply through this listing with your CV and a short covering note. Applications close 30 June 2026.
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