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:

Admissions Team Member

We’re preparing for a busy summer season ahead and are on the lookout for a customer-focused superstar to join our Visitor Experience team as an Admissions Team Member.

Our Admissions team provides friendly and responsive customer service to suppliers and manuhiri (guests) in-person, over the phone and by email. As well dealing with guest and supplier enquires, the team also handles POS cash register transactions and various other administrative duties.

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Bus Driver

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.

We’re preparing for a busy summer season ahead and are on the lookout for a customer-focused superstar who puts safety first to join our Visitor Experience team as a Bus Driver.

As a Bus Driver, you will provide an excellent shuttle service for Te Puia guests that require transport to and from their accommodation to attend our evening experience and other special functions.

To be considered, applicants must be comfortable with afternoon/evening work, as well as weekends and holidays.

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Kiwi Conservation Officer

We’re looking for a Kiwi Conservation Officer to join our small team of Kiwi specialists!

Reporting to the Kiwi Conservation Centre Manager, you will assist in the smooth and efficient daily operations of our award-winning nocturnal facility, providing outstanding care to our taonga species, as well as our manuhiri (visitors).

We would love to hear from you if you have a zookeeping/conservation background and a sound knowledge of captive species management.

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Kitchen Attendants

We are on the hunt for two Kitchen Attendants to join our team of culinary superstars on a part-time basis!

Our multi-purpose facility has many different Food & Beverage offerings and our F&B team is charged with utilising the many facilities to maximise turn-over and occupancy.

We have our regular day-to-day visitor offerings including buffet lunch and dinners, Te Pō, plus Hia Kai Café and Bar. We also provide additional special F&B offerings from time to time.

Along with our regular offerings, we frequently host major conferences, meetings, private functions, concerts and almost any other opportunity that is compatible with our facilities.

Our Kitchen Attendants are tasked with ensuring our kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and free of dishes, as well as receiving and handling food deliveries and assisting with basic food preparation.

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Chef de Partie

We are on the lookout for two seasoned Chef de Parties to join our team of culinary superstars!

Our multi-purpose facility has many different Food & Beverage offerings and our F&B team is charged with utilising the many facilities to maximise turn-over and occupancy.

We have our regular day-to-day visitor offerings including buffet lunch and dinners, Te Pō, plus Hia Kai Café and Bar. We also provide additional special F&B offerings from time to time.

Along with our regular offerings, we frequently host major conferences, meetings, private functions, concerts and almost any other opportunity that is compatible with our facilities.

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Food & Beverage Attendants

We’re preparing for busy summer season ahead, and are on the lookout for enthusiastic, customer-focused superstars to join our team as Food & Beverage Attendants.

Our Food & Beverage Attendants are responsible for handling reservations, greeting customers and taking their orders, clearing dishes and setting tables. Most importantly, they are responsible for delivering a high-quality visitor experience to our manuhiri.

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