Housekeeping Attendants (Matakauri Lodge)

Job Description

Do something different this summer and take a working holiday adventure at one of our luxury lodges; or elevate your hospitality career to the next level by gaining luxury hospitality experience with a member of the Relais & Chateaux network that will open doors for your career all around the world.

New Zealand's busy summer season (November 2023 – April 2024) is a great time to work and explore with guests from all over the world.

We have staff accommodation options available and can also accommodate couples or small groups if everyone has hospitality experience. Our seasonal teams are fun and made up of a diverse mix of people of all ages and nationalities.

About us:

The regions where our lodges are located - Northland, Hawke's Bay and Queenstown - are filled with some of New Zealand’s most recognised visitor icons and attractions, as well as lesser travelled roads that are equally worth a visit. Enjoy diverse and stunning scenery with magnificent views, native bush, suspension bridges, waterfalls, beautiful streams, lakes, stunning beaches, estuaries, harbours, boardwalks, disused train corridors and tunnels. In addition, experience our amazing vineyards and adventure sports and ski fields. No matter what the season, New Zealand offers visitors action-packed adventure and unparalleled scenery that will no doubt impress!

Matakauri Lodge is located seven minutes from Queenstown and spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu. Matakauri is a world-class luxury lodge and a member of Relais & Chateaux, an exclusive collection of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world.


What you will do:

We are currently seeking Housekeeping Attendants to assist with the delivery of excellence and meet our cleanliness standards. The duties include:

Cleaning of rooms, including making beds, replacing linen, disinfecting surfaces, and vacuuming.
Cleaning and tidying of public areas, including the lobby and public toilets.
Re-stocking supplies, including linen and cleaning supplies.
Other cleaning duties including cleaning of carpets, upholstered furniture, and polishing furniture.
Taking pride in the appearance of the property.


What you will bring:

The successful candidate will have:

A passion for service delivery and the hospitality industry
Cleaning experience, ideally in a 4/5 star Hotel/Resort environment
Strong communication skills
A high level of attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
Flexibility - able to work shifts, including weekends


What we offer:

We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week. Having your own reliable transport, is an advantage (but we also have a carpooling scheme). You will also need to be a New Zealand/Australian citizen or resident or have a current valid New Zealand work visa to apply.

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 26 May 2023.