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9174 Ministry of Tourism Tonga vacancies 24 April - 7 May 2026

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

Ministry of Tourism

VACANCIES

• Principal Programme Officer
• Principal Tourist Officer (Vava'u)
• Senior Computer Programmer
• Senior Tourist Officer (HR)
• Driver
• Beautification Labour - Tongatapu x5

The Ministry of Tourism is seeking suitable candidates for the following vacant positions listed below:

No.

Job Title

 Division Salary Band Minimum Requirements

1.

 Principal Programme Officer Culture & Heritage Division J
($30,526 - $45,788)  
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1-year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • •Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Marketing, Business Management, Tourism, Economics, Trade, Hospitality, Anthropology, Advertising, law, Management, Graphics Design, Public Administration, Social and Economic Development, History, Education, or Arts from a recognized educational institution.

2.

 Principal Tourist Officer (OIC)
Re-advertised		 Support Service Division, Vava’u J
($30,526 – $45,788)    
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1-year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Marketing, Business Management, Tourism, Economics, Trade, Hospitality, Anthropology, Advertising, law, Management, Graphics Design, Public Administration, Social and Economic Development, History, Education, or Arts from a recognized educational institution.

3.

 Senior Computer Programmer
Re-advertised		 Support Service Division J
($30,526 – $45,788)    
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1-year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Networking from a recognized educational institution.

4.

 Senior Tourist Officer (HR)
Re-advertised		 Support Service Division K
($26,710 - $40,064) 
  • Post Graduate Diploma with no working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 8 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Marketing, Business Management, Tourism, Economics, Trade, Hospitality, Anthropology, Advertising, Law, Management, Graphics Design, Public Administration, Social and Economic Development or Arts from a recognized educational institution.

5.

 Driver Support Service Division R
($8,586 - $12,880)
  • Form 6 PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2
  • Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

*exceptions: Driver (Evidence of Secondary School level; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years)

6.

 Beautification Labour
   x5

Tongatapu

 Daily Paid (Depends on experience)
  • No criminal records
  • Ability to work in busy schedule
  • Responsible, accountable, organized and self-motivated

All applications for permanent posts MUST include the following relevant documents:

  • Letter of Application: a cover letter
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified Copies of academic transcripts and certificates
  • Two reliable references, including of most recent and current employer
  • Police record and birth certificate (for non-public servant only)
  • (Public Servants who wish to apply must submit their application with the endorsement of your respective Chief Executive Officer.)

All applications for the Daily Paid MUST include the following:

  •  Letter of Application a cover letter.
  • Certified copy of Identification Card. (License or Certificate of Birth and Passport)
  • Reference Letters.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A copy of the relevant Job Description will be available upon request via email to hr_admin [at] tongatourism [dot] gov [dot] to or by telephone 7401701 during working hours.

All applications are to be addressed to:

Acting Chief Executive Officer (A/CEO),
Ministry of Tourism, Ápi ko Latanga,
Hala Vuna, Nuku'alofa.

 and must reach him no later than 4:30 pm, Thursday, 7th May 2026.

Respectfully, Mr. Fotuika Vailea
Acting Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Tourism

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Matangi Tonga Online ref. #9174 Ministry of Tourism 24 April - 7 May 20262026