Careers at Cheeky Kiwi

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We're a small team doing something big. Running New Zealand's most-loved small group tours. We're looking for people who care about the work, not just the job title.

Why Cheeky Kiwi

Not your typical tourism gig

We've built one of New Zealand's most-loved tour companies with a small team that punches well above its weight. We're looking for people who want to be part of that. Here's what's in it for you.

Kiwi-Owned, Kiwi-Run

Decisions are made by the people who built the business. You'll have direct access to leadership and real input into how things work.

Premium Gear

Our fleet is modern Mercedes minibuses. We invest in the tools and vehicles that let you do your best work safely and comfortably.

The Actual Office

Milford Sound. Hobbiton. Mt Cook. The Catlins. Your daily commute is through some of the most stunning scenery on earth. That part is not overhyped.

A Reputation That Precedes You

Over 5000 five-star reviews and multiple global awards. When you tell people where you work, they'll already know the name.


People From Everywhere

Our guests come from 70+ countries. You'll build the kind of cross-cultural communication skills that transfer to any career, anywhere.

Small Team, Real Impact

Big enough to operate up and down New Zealand. Small enough that everyone knows your name. You'll have a seat at the table and the autonomy to make things happen.

Open Roles

There are currently no open roles

What guests say about our team

We're not going to tell you what it's like to work here. Our guests already did. These are real reviews from people who spent the day with us

4.9
(4827 reviews)
5/15/2026

Highly recommend

I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone. Matt made sure we had everything we needed for a wonderful day and even gave sound advice for the rest of my vacation.

talitha777

5
5/9/2026

Incredible, unique tour with knowledgeable guide!

Such a great, combo experience. Mark as a guide was so warm and knowledgeable and made the whole day fun and seamless. Was great to get two one of a kind experiences in one day and the early morning was worth it when we were at hobbiton ahead of the crowds. Included lunch was at a cafe with a whole ton of options. Truly top notch and would book again!

Molly R

5
5/8/2026

Just nice for a day trip

Thanks to Simon’s our guide & driver. Lunch was good but a little too big for my wife & me to finish it.

Mark C

5
5/8/2026

Online schedule for great timeline control and comfortable seat for the whole travel time

This is a leisurely journey for me.

You G

5
5/1/2026

Fantastic day with Simon our guide,amazing scenery and two great attractions, Waitomo caves are something else!!

An amazing day, comfortable bus journey through some amazing scenery. Hobiton was great as was the Waitomo Caves. The included lunch was great with plenty to choose from the menu. Thanks Simon for a great day out

Martin H

5
4/30/2026

Having a real guide made a real difference

The early start was offset by the anticipation of the day, and enhanced by our guide, Mark. He was very informative about our destination, about life in NZ in general and the route we took. Hobbiton was a delight, rolling hills and huge attention to detail. Lunch was not in your usual tourist trap, but a real native restaurant with decent food. The caves were a revelation and enjoyable - just too short !. Overall a great day seeing some unique NZ sights. thanks to Mark for his energy and solid content.

Jezzer11

5
4/29/2026

Great job!

Cheeky Michael did a great job keeping us entertained, stopping the van occasionally to stretch our legs. We learned a lot of Kiwi-ana too!

Stephen D

5
4/27/2026

Great day.... Amazing tour.

I was totally blow away with the whole tour. It exceeded my expectations. Ark was a wonderful guide/driver. He genuinely was glad to be there and was so personable and efficient. He took every effort to make his guests comfortable and made sure to make the long drive pleasant and memorable. He had us where we needed to be on time and in front of line. He gave tips on how to make the most of each moment. He made sure a every person in his group had a wonder experience. Hobbiton was magical. The shire was a dream setting. Waitomo was so cool. The day could not have gone better. Thanks Ark.

Mary J

5
4/26/2026

Very perfect

The guide was very careful, explained very detailed, the whole trip was very pleasant and comfortable, had a great fun

Sherpa48614332579

5
4/25/2026

Wonderul driver and guide Hanoz

Our guide and driver Hanoz has been absolutely wonderful and amazing and also recommended us places to go and rat before the tour ends. High recommended! However, personally I wish we were given more time inside the hobbit house by the hobbiton crew as we didn’t had enough time to go through all the rooms or take photos. But overall I want to commend Hanoz for taking us on this journey.

Darius C

5
5/16/2026

The Gods were smiling:)

What a MAGIC day. Truly…all the Gods were smiling upon us. The weather was absolutely magnificent! Our driver Danny was a heap of fun and found just the right rhythm of ‘chat’ and ‘quiet time’. We stopped at some fantastic spots for pics and Danny’s photo skills secured some great memories for all of us. We truly enjoyed the day.

Passenger499869

5
5/14/2026

A fabulous experience by Cheeky Kiwi Tours

WOW!!! What an experience. We were picked up close to our accommodation which took the stress out of getting to the office and parking. Our guide Sonya was fabulous, not only was she very knowledgeable along the way but she was also a very good driver. After telling us about the cheeky Kea birds we got to experience first hand how these birds act especially with vehicles. The lunch that was provided was plentiful. Thank you!!!

Cheryl W

5
5/12/2026

Amazing trip to Milford Sound

Loved this tour with Abby! We had the best time!

Olivia

5
5/12/2026

An experience not to miss!

Incredibly knowledgeable guide who made the whole experience really enjoyable. The small group tour was worth the extra bit of money. The scenery was amazing and would recommend to anyone!

Poppy C

5
5/11/2026

Cheeky Kiwi Milford Sound day trip

What a great day. And guide Danny was fantastic. He looked after our every need, making sure we had drinks (water), that we were warm, and that we knew about safety from the start. He gave lots of interesting information along the way and kept us entertained on the drive there which only felt like a couple of hours. Plenty of stops along the way a lovely packed lunch - thoroughly recommend.

Jeannie M

5
5/10/2026

Absolutely remarkable trip!!

We had an amazing trip to Milford Sound. We enjoyed every moment. Jess our driver was brilliant, she was so knowledgeable and had lots of stories to tell, to keep us entertained on the trip. Nothing was too much trouble, our lunch was delicious, our dietary restrictions were well catered for. The whole trip was so well organised from start to finish. Thoroughly recommend!!

Carol N

5
5/10/2026

Amazing!

An absolutely incredible trip to Milford Sound! Our guide, Jeff was superb—engaging, informative, and clearly passionate about the area. The whole experience was seamless and memorable from start to finish. One of the highlights of our travels!

Kirsten B

5
5/10/2026

Milford Sound Small Group Tour and Cruise

This was a wonderful trip! We were picked up on time at the designated location by a wonderful driver, Kris, from Cheeky Kiwi Travel. She was a skilled driver of a small minivan who narrated lots of good details about the area. She stopped several times for bathroom and/or photo opportunities. We were provided a lunch to eat when we wanted. We were dropped off at the dock, and we were given specific instructions where to meet her when the cruise was over. The cruise itself was majestic! We even got up close to a roaring waterfall. In summary, this small group trip was well orchestrated and very enjoyable.

barbaratP7727JS

5
5/10/2026

Amazing day

Benny was an amazing guide, and did so much driving on what was a very long day, but he was so cheerful and made sure everyone was having a good time. All the stops we made were beautiful and it was an incredible trip overall. Thank you so much Benny!

Ella G

5
5/9/2026

Milford Sound is well worth the trip.

Our full-day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown was amazing! The scenery is the best I’ve seen all over the world. Our tour guide, Sonya from Cheeky Kiwi, was also great - both in getting us there and back as well as educating and entertaining us along the way. This trip is memorable.

Doug N

5

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If none of the roles above fit but you think you'd be a good addition to the team, send us a note. We grow quickly during peak season and it helps to already know who's out there.

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