At the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation – Te Mato Manava Turoto, we are proud to represent one of the most beautiful and treasured visitor destinations in the world.

Based in Rarotonga, with activity across key international markets including New Zealand, Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, and Northern Europe, our work connects the Cook Islands with people, partners, and visitors around the globe.

As the national tourism organisation, we are responsible for promoting the Cook Islands as a visitor destination and supporting the sustainable management of tourism for the benefit of our people, our culture, our environment, and our economy.

Join our team

A career with Cook Islands Tourism is an opportunity to be part of work that matters. Our team helps shape how the Cook Islands is seen, experienced, and valued by the world.

From destination development, destination marketing, communications, digital content, market development, events, partnerships, finance, research, administration, and industry support, our people bring a wide range of skills together with a shared passion for the Cook Islands.

We are looking for people who are professional, creative, collaborative, and committed to supporting a strong and sustainable tourism future for our nation.

Our work

Tourism is one of the Cook Islands’ most important industries. At Cook Islands Tourism, our role is to strengthen the destination, support our tourism sector, and share the unique spirit of our islands with the world.

Our work includes promoting the Cook Islands in international markets, supporting tourism businesses and industry partners, delivering destination campaigns, managing visitor information, developing market insights, and helping ensure tourism continues to benefit our communities.

Every role contributes to a bigger purpose: protecting what makes the Cook Islands special while creating opportunities for our people and our future.

Our people and culture

We are a team guided by connection, pride, service, and care for our islands.

Working at Cook Islands Tourism means being part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, relationships matter, and people are encouraged to contribute meaningfully. Whether based in the Cook Islands or working with our offshore market teams, our people play an important role in bringing our destination story to life.

We value professionalism, cultural respect, innovation, accountability, and a deep commitment to the Cook Islands.

Why work with us?

At Cook Islands Tourism, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to one of the Cook Islands’ most important industries
• Support meaningful work that benefits our people, culture, environment, and economy
• Work with local and international partners
• Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven team
• Help share the Cook Islands with the world
• Grow your skills through diverse and rewarding work

Be part of our journey

Tourism is more than just travel. It is connection, storytelling, culture, hospitality, and shared responsibility.

If you are passionate about the Cook Islands and want to be part of a team helping shape the future of our destination, we invite you to explore our current career opportunities.