Glacier Explorers - Driver Guide

Canterbury 7999, New Zealand Req #311

Thursday, 20 March 2025

For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team see every aspect of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.

We're looking for motivated and experienced Drivers who are passionate about providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our visitors, who are proactive in learning about the native flora and fauna found in the area, and who are excited to have Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park as their playground!

Using buses and 4-wheel drive vehicles, our Drivers guide and transport visitors on fun and informative excursions in and around the Hooker and Tasman Valleys, between the hotel and our activity sites, to star gazing, treks, and shuttles to the Mt Cook airport.

You are sometimes their first experience and the last one to say goodbye at the end of their trip so it's vital that you can build rapport quickly.

What Will You Be Doing

• Work with other activities team members to create an exceptional product experience for all visitors to the area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the flora, fauna and natural history of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
• Daily check-in of guests departing on our tours, including the 'screening' of guests for appropriate warm clothing/footwear/health issues etc, ensuring each trip departs on time.
• Ensuring the safe transportation of guests between the hotel and the activity site.
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained in a clean and tidy manner for the enjoyment of all guests.
• Conducting guided and structured off-road (4WD) tours through the surrounding valleys and points of interest.
• Completing all required checks and procedures including pre-departure and start-up checks, and additional checks required in bad weather or adverse conditions.
• Always deliver a safe and professional service.
• Ensure absolute compliance with ALL Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) rules and regulations, i.e. correct logbook entries, rest periods and any other legal requirements as a professional driver.
• Demonstrate an understanding of both Health & Safety (including accident reporting procedures) and emergency procedures.
  
  

• A full, clean NZ driver’s license and proven driving experience.
• A Class 2/4 and P endorsement is essential.
• The ability to manage a group with strong public speaking and communication skills.
• A love for the outdoors, an outgoing personality, and a good level of fitness.
• Proactive timekeeping skills.
• A strong sense of responsibility, commitment and reliability.
  
  

• Fulltime, fixed-term, minimum 60 hours per fortnight.
• $28.00 - $30 per hour depending on experience.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel, along with generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family.
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Opportunities to grow, develop and upskill, along with working in other departments to broaden your experience.
• Accommodation at reasonable rent including power, and Wi-Fi.
  
  

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you're interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park, there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.

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• Pay Type Hourly