Sirocco will visit Orokonui Ecosanctury in Dunedin and Zealandia in Wellington during September and October to promote the work of the Kakapo Recovery Programme.
Thought to be New Zealand's most famous bird, Sirocco developed an international following after attempting to mate with zoologist Mark Carwardine's head in 2009.
Carwardine was in New Zealand with English actor Stephen Fry filming the BBC documentary series Last Chance to See.
"Sirocco was hand-reared alone as a chick and now seeks out human contact, so he provides a great opportunity to allow people to engage with these special parrots," Kakapo Recovery Programme manager Deidre Vercoe Scott said.
"Given the small kakapo population is closely managed on offshore islands, it is really difficult to get a first hand appreciation for these unique birds."
Ms Vercoe Scott said Sirocco would also be ready to welcome international visitors for the world cup.
"I'm not really sure how much he loves rugby but Sirocco certainly likes the limelight," she said.
A YouTube internet video of Sirocco and Carwardine has been viewed more than three million times.
