Alpaca Farm Tour Guide job in New Zealand

Job Description:

Join our team as an Alpaca Farm Tour Guide and embark on a unique and exciting journey where you’ll be responsible for providing engaging and informative tours of our farm. This role is perfect for individuals who are energetic, personable, committed, quick-witted, and have a deep passion for animals, especially alpacas. As a tour guide, you’ll immerse yourself in all aspects of our business, interact with diverse tour groups, and contribute to the success of our farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct informative and entertaining tours of our alpaca farm, catering to diverse tour groups of various ages and nationalities.
• Share your knowledge and passion for animals, providing insight into alpacas, horses, and other livestock.
• Engage with visitors, answer questions, and ensure a memorable experience for all guests.
• Manage tour schedules and ensure tours run smoothly.
• Assist with retail sales and marketing efforts, promoting our farm’s products.
• Contribute to social media marketing initiatives and participate in occasional off-farm events.
• Perform hands-on farm work, assisting with routine maintenance and caring for animals.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including occasionally challenging environments.
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and a variable schedule.

Requirements:

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Friendly, outgoing, and reliable with exceptional people management and communication skills.
• A deep passion for animals, particularly alpacas, horses, or other livestock, with previous experience considered an advantage.
• Exposure to retail sales and marketing is a plus.
• Willingness to assist with social media marketing and participate in off-farm events.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and a variable schedule.

Qualifications:

Your self-motivation and initiative set you apart, complemented by your ability to work seamlessly in a team.

Your friendly, outgoing nature is coupled with a strong sense of reliability.

Your passion for animals is a must, with previous experience, especially with alpacas, horses, or other livestock, considered an advantage.

Exceptional people management and communication skills are vital, as you’ll be engaging with diverse tour groups spanning various ages and nationalities.

Exposure to retail sales and marketing is a definite plus.

Assistance with social media marketing and occasional off-farm event participation will be part of the role.

Hands-on work around the farm, assisting with routine maintenance, will also be required.

Expect to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including occasionally challenging environments.

Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and a variable schedule is essential.

If you are a passionate animal lover with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a desire to share your knowledge with visitors from around the world, we encourage you to apply for the Alpaca Farm Tour Guide position. Join our team and help create unforgettable experiences for our farm’s guests while contributing to the success of our business.