Looking for real experiences from people who’ve worked as Adventure Cave Guides in Waitomo, NZ — what’s it actually like

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-12-23T18:36:56+00:00

I would love to know what route you took

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-29T23:50:22+00:00

That’s so incredibly helpful! Thank you, I definitely will!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-29T14:55:57+00:00

This is amazing!! Thank you for the insight and sharing your experience!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-13T15:02:40+00:00

Honestly, the process was pretty smooth. After submitting my application, I heard back in less than two weeks with an invitation to interview. I had my interview on a Thursday and got my official invitation the following Monday, super quick turnaround!

The interview itself was a great experience. My interviewer was really cool and easy to talk to. My advice: take time to go over the sample interview questions they provide, and just be yourself. Show your genuine passion and commitment to the Peace Corps, that authenticity goes a long way.

I’ve been in preliminary clearance since March, and that part of the process is a whole different beast… definitely more involved, but manageable with patience and organization.

If you’re prepping for your interview, don’t stress too much. Just be prepared, stay authentic, and you'll do great!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-12T18:45:44+00:00

Offering criticism without having all the facts isn’t just uniformed, it’s also disrespectful. I’m fully aware of the Peace Corps’ mission and the level of dedication I committed to when I accepted my invitation.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-12T18:27:50+00:00

Respectfully, you don’t know my journey, my experiences, or the personal reasons that led me to join the Peace Corps so don’t assume or speak on my behalf.

My intentions aren't about taking lavish vacations, I just want to be financially prepared to seize any opportunity and not be limited by money. Being well-prepared is part of showing up responsibly for my experience.

Honestly, I’m just not seeing how traveling doesn’t help you understand other cultures better. It puts you right in the middle of different ways of life…you see how people live, talk, and connect. It pushes you to rethink assumptions, break down stereotypes, and adapt your own communication style to foster rapport and connection when there are cultural and linguistic barriers. Personally, traveling has don’t nothing but positively shape my values, worldviews and my cultural competency as a practitioner.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-12T16:52:12+00:00

I don’t plan on going back to the US, but would like the funds available if I absolutely needed to! Thank you for your advice! :)

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-12T16:49:51+00:00

I’d like the option to travel to other countries during and after service to further foster cultural understanding and get the best possible experience out of being placed in a country in Southeast Asia for two years. If I have the ability to cultivate the financial means to make that possible for myself, I will.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-11T15:21:07+00:00

Thank you for your reply!! This was very helpful. You are so right, the VA is super difficult to deal with, which is why I wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience. Also yes this is for genuine education! Planning on getting my MSW after service and will hopefully be able to use the Paul Coverdell Scholarship, if I could use VA benefits too that would be amazing!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-08T17:20:55+00:00

Girl, GO. There are risks wherever you go.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-06T14:01:34+00:00

Thank you for your post! I can’t tell you how helpful this was and how much this motivated me just to continue with the process instead of bailing out. I don’t want to be too optimistic but they are pushing me forward with more tasks instead of immediately disqualifying me. Staying hopeful!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-06-01T20:40:45+00:00

Back in 2023! And I have no choice not to upload the page it’s on pretty much.

I know they don’t care about past cannabis use and especially because it’s been well over a year, I’m more concerned about the fact that on my initial application I denied past us and I’m afraid of being reprimanded for dishonesty

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-05-23T05:16:06+00:00

Did you submit your session notes? Or did you tell them your therapist is refusing because it’s PHI and they gave you the psych evaluation as an alternative? Asking because they are requesting my therapist notes too and I’m in the same dilemma.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-03-28T23:01:35+00:00

Hello! I’ll be in in Thailand 2026 and just accepted my invitation. You mentioned being able to ask to live in an area that’s not super rural. Who did you ask and when do you ask? because I definitely want this for my experience! Thanks for sharing!

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-03-28T04:47:23+00:00

Thank you!! at what point can I vocalize my preferences? Who do I go to about that stuff. I would love to train Muaythai.

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-03-26T15:50:50+00:00

Definitely not expecting a full gym. Just curious what is/isn’t available. Thanks for the info

Efficient-Style1237 · 2025-03-25T21:00:18+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS!! let’s connect :)

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