Staff Vacancies

Seasonal Fixed Term (2026/27 Summer Season)

The Humpridge Track is looking to recruit a lead guide to join our ‘can do’ attitude team! Our team provides above and beyond customer service in the wilderness! The Humpridge Track is in Southern Fiordland and consist of a 3 day 3 night guided adventure, the walkers explore the untapped Fiordland bush staying at our Okaka and Port Craig Lodges with a luxurious, fully catered experience provided. The Humpridge Track is a Charitable Trust and has become more visible after achieving Great Walk status in October 2024, attracting both domestic and international guided walkers whose expectations are high. If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, a love for New Zealand native bush, a passion for delivering a great customer experience, and meet the skill set below, send us your CV and Covering Letter for consideration.

The person:

1. Experience in guiding in subalpine conditions in New Zealand.
2. Having guide qualifications and/or a willingness to further your training.
3. A friendly personality able to give the walkers a great customer experience.
4. First Aid certified and solid outdoor skills.
5. A passionate understanding of New Zealand native bush, wildlife and ability to share your knowledge with the walkers
6. Physically fit to walk 20kms a day and support trampers on the journey.
7. Ability to cater to the walkers from the start to the finish of the Guided Walk.
8. Proficient office skills, to complete pre trip and post trip planning and communication.

The responsibilities:

• Guiding between 12-16 walkers on a 3 day 3 night adventure through southern Fiordland.
• Cater to trampers needs on the track & assist lodge teams with meals and clean up.
• Give walkers information about the native bush, wildlife, cultural history and Port Craig Sawmill settlement enroute.
• Walk and guide in all weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with other guide, lodge managers, and track base.
• Flexible walking roster – up to 100km/week.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ.

Please contact Gareth at [email protected] for the job description.

Seasonal Fixed Term (2026/27 Summer Season)

The Humpridge Track is looking to recruit a guide to join our ‘can do’ attitude team! Our team provides above and beyond customer service in the wilderness! The Humpridge Track is in Southern Fiordland and consist of a 3 day 3 night guided adventure, the walkers explore the untapped Fiordland bush staying at our Okaka and Port Craig Lodges with a luxurious, fully catered experience provided. The Humpridge Track is a Charitable Trust and has become more visible after achieving Great Walk status in October 2024, attracting both domestic and international guided walkers whose expectations are high. If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, a love for New Zealand native bush, a passion for delivering a great customer experience, and meet the skill set below, send us your CV and Covering Letter for consideration.

The person:

1. Experience in guiding in subalpine conditions in New Zealand.
2. Guide qualifications preferable, or relevant experience and/or a willingness to further your training.
3. A friendly personality, able to give the walkers a great customer experience.
4. First Aid certified and solid outdoor skills.
5. A passionate understanding of New Zealand native bush, wildlife and ability to share your knowledge with the walkers.
6. Physically fit to walk 20kms a day and support trampers on the journey.
7. Ability to cater to the walkers from the start to the finish of the Guided Walk.

The responsibilities:

• Guiding between 12-16 walkers on a 3 day 3 night adventure through southern Fiordland.
• Cater to trampers needs on the track & assist lodge teams with meals and clean up.
• Give walkers information about the native bush, wildlife, cultural history and Port Craig Sawmill settlement enroute.
• Walk and guide in all weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with Lead Guide.
• Flexible walking roster – up to 100km/week.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ.

Please contact Gareth at [email protected] for the job description.