Stargazing Tour Guide
Tekapo Star Gazing is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Stargazing Guide to join our team in the heart of the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
Our unique star gazing tours focus on ensuring our guests feel like they are the only people in the universe experiencing the amazing night sky. Our guides use a mixture of state-of-the-art telescopes, lasers and virtual reality to enhance the guest experience followed by a relaxing soak in our hot pools.
We are looking for an amazing Stargazing guide to join our team on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a keen learner with a passion for astronomy who can remain focused and cares about keeping people safe and entertained. This person would join our existing team of Stargazing Guides entertaining customers during the night.
We can offer
- $28.00 per hour starting rate with guaranteed hours + incentives
- Work under one of the world's most spectacular night skies
- Ongoing training and development in astronomy and guiding
- Free ski pass for the winter season at our local Roundhill (For permanent staff over winter)
- Educational opportunities
- A pay review after 3 months.
- First Aid Qualifications
- Lifeguard & Aquatics Qualifications
- Tour guiding qualifications
- Higher level pathways available for keen learners
- Work your way towards a level 5 diploma in either Customer Service, Management or Aquatics
- Great team culture.
- Stunning lakeside lifestyle.
- Benefit from the current teams' years of combined astronomy knowledge to learn and grow.
- Free access to our Pools, Ice Rink and Facilities
- Discounts and cheap staff meals
- Assistance with finding local accommodation.
- Potential opportunity to move into a Supervisory position for career advancement.
We are looking for someone with
- A passion for Astronomy with a qualification and or good working knowledge of and interest in Astronomy / Astrophysics
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Must be comfortable in addressing groups (up to approx. 40 guests).
- 3+ years experience in Sales, Star Gazing Guiding, Teaching, with strength in group communication, engagement and cross / upselling.
- Photography knowledge in particualr for atrophotography and related technologies
- Natural entertainer with great people skills and commitment to ensuring a unique and unforgettable guest experience.
- A high level of fluency in English and ideally a second language (Mandarin / Japanese / French / German).
We are looking for people to join our dynamic and growing young team who are attracted by the lifestyle Tekapo has to offer and are excited about the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing tourism destinations and newest success stories in New Zealand.
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