Create New Zealand packages, sample itineraries and product content remotely for our New Zealand desk. For candidates in South and South-East Asia.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.
Role overview
We are seeking a Product & Itinerary Executive for our New Zealand desk. You will design ready-to-sell packages and sample itineraries across Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Milford Sound, and write the product content our partners use to sell New Zealand.
You will work online with contracting, quotations and sales, and research new hotels, experiences and routings every season.
The role is remote and home-based, for people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia. You work the New Zealand desk's business hours, 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday (an early-morning shift in Asia: 05:00–14:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur and 02:30–11:30 in India and Sri Lanka, one hour earlier while New Zealand is on daylight saving time (late September to early April)), on a freelance contract with Explera DMC Limited (Hong Kong), paid monthly in US dollars.
Key responsibilities
1. Packages & itineraries
- Design packages for honeymooners, families, groups and first-time visitors
- Keep sample itineraries realistic on travel times and opening days, and seasonal for the December–February summer, school holidays and the June–September ski season
2. Product content
- Write clear hotel, tour and destination descriptions for partners
- Prepare brochures, flyers and presentations with the marketing team
3. Research & updates
- Research new hotels, activities and experiences online and with suppliers, and suggest them to contracting
- Keep product information, photos and inclusions up to date
Requirements
- 1+ years in travel product, itinerary planning or travel content
- Excellent written English; Canva or basic design skills are a plus
- Business English, written and spoken: you work with partners and suppliers in English every day
- English is the only working language of this desk
- Knowledge of New Zealand as a destination is a plus
- Living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia, and able to invoice Explera monthly as a freelancer
- Able to work 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday
- Your own laptop, a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work and take calls
- Backup power and a backup connection (UPS or power bank, mobile data) so a power cut does not stop your shift
Remote contract
This is a remote, home-based role. It is open only to people living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia: you do not need to relocate, and there is no visa or work permit to arrange.
- Engagement: freelance (independent contractor) with Explera DMC Limited, Hong Kong
- Fee: USD 450–700 a month, depending on experience, paid monthly in US dollars against your invoice
- Working hours: 09:00–18:00 New Zealand time (NZST, or NZDT in summer), Monday to Saturday. That is an early-morning shift in Asia: 05:00–14:00 in Manila and Kuala Lumpur and 02:30–11:30 in India and Sri Lanka, one hour earlier while New Zealand is on daylight saving time (late September to early April)
- You handle your own tax and social security in your country of residence
- Explera provides the booking systems, accounts and online training you need; you use your own laptop and internet connection
- Applying is free: Explera never asks candidates for a fee or deposit
Why join Explera DMC?
- Shape how partners sell New Zealand
- Work from home for our New Zealand desk, with a team that supports you online
- Online training on our booking systems, suppliers and destinations
- Gain exposure to global travel markets and cross-border operations across Asia
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
Skills and Languages
Languages
- English
- Business
Skills
- Itinerary design
- Product development
- Content writing
- Destination research
- Canva
- Excel
- Remote work
Education
Graduate in tourism, hospitality, marketing or any discipline
Open to candidates living in
Questions about this role
What does the Product & Itinerary Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote) at Explera do?
Create New Zealand packages, sample itineraries and product content remotely for our New Zealand desk. For candidates in South and South-East Asia. Day to day, the role includes: design packages for honeymooners, families, groups and first-time visitors; keep sample itineraries realistic on travel times and opening days, and seasonal for the December–February summer, school holidays and the June–September ski season; write clear hotel, tour and destination descriptions for partners.
Where is the Product & Itinerary Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote) role based, and is it remote?
Location: Remote (South and South-East Asia). Work mode: Remote (open only to candidates living in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan or Malaysia). Employment: contract. The role is with Explera DMC Limited, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 1–4 years. Education: Graduate in tourism, hospitality, marketing or any discipline. Languages: English (Business). Key requirement: 1+ years in travel product, itinerary planning or travel content.
What is the salary for the Product & Itinerary Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote)?
US$450 – US$700 / month. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.
How do I apply for the Product & Itinerary Executive – New Zealand Desk (Remote)?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/product-itinerary-executive-new-zealand-desk-remote-rdpdnz26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate).
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 4 February 2027. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
