Interested in a career at Te Puia? Become a part of our cultural legacy.

Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. We are home to the world famous Pōhutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs and silica formations. You will also find the native Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. We have shared these taonga (treasures) with manuhiri (visitors) for over 170 years and proudly continue that tradition today.

We are an iwi-owned business that operates under the NZ Māori Arts and Crafts Vesting Act 2020 and for generations, we have welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley during both the day and evening.

The values of manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) underpin everything that we do at Te Puia. Our world-famous guiding tradition shows our regard for treating visitors with respect and making them part of our whānau (family). Our commitment to kaitiakitanga means that we will protect the rich natural and cultural taonga (treasures) at Te Puia and ensure that they thrive for generations to come.

If this sounds like you, then apply today for one of the positions we have listed below:

General Vacancies:

Executive Chef

As the culinary maestro, the Executive Chef oversees all aspects of kitchen operations and staff management. This role demands a seamless blend of strategic, high-level leadership and hands-on management of daily kitchen affairs.

This exclusive position, never before available, invites individuals with the skills and passion to contribute to our legacy. If you believe you possess the qualities we seek, apply online today. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis as applications come in.

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Retail Assistant

Our onsite store, Oha, is full to the brim with a range of quality merchandise and giftware. From Pure NZ mud packs, health and beauty gift sets, merino and possum wool clothing, pāua shell décor, and a range of greenstone and bone jewellery.

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, customer-focused superstar to join our Retail team.

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