General Hand / Houseman

ABOUT US

On the Shores of Lake Ohau nestled on 10 hectares is a 72 room Alpine Lodge. The owners have created an amazing recipe that has stood the test of time that has generation after generation returning over winter to unwind and ski their hearts out. Summer is no slouch either, with the lodge being a prime stop for the Alps to Ocean cycle trail. 

Our mantra is to treat every guests as a welcomed visitor in our own home.

Our culture is Caring for the Ohau family. 

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a general hand / houseman, you will play a key role working behind the scenes to complete a variety of jobs to keep the lodge looking tip top. 

Available from December. 
Expect to work 40 hours per week.
Minimum commitment of 6 months

Responsibilities:

• feeding the animals
• clearing rubbish and debris
• recycling
• cleaning up after events
• cleaning up entrance ways
• washing windows
• moving laundry
• supporting housekeeping
• vacummning
• firewood

We are looking for someone who is…

• Personable – people will ask for advice, and you are happy to give it.
• Accurate – you make every effort to get things right first time.
• Technological – you know your craft, you continue to learn and try things.
• Calm – you deal with problems quickly, calmly, and with critical thinking.
• Adaptive – you can assess a situation anticipate needs using good judgement.
• Focused – you can work to deadlines knowing that interruptions will be inevitable.
• Caring – you know that to be successful, you need to get the best out of people to perform at their best.
• Professional – you take immense pride in the work you produce and create, whilst knowing that in this business you cannot do it all on your own

Benefits:

• Staff accommodation options available
• Opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment
• Discounted meals and access to lodge amenities
• Ski/board your heart out over winter

ABOUT YOU

This role is truly about being a “jack of all trades”

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Ready to roll up your sleeve with a can do attitude
• work in all weather conditions, wind, rain, snow, sun
• be physically fit and active
• Strong organizational and staying calm under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and enjoy working in a picturesque setting, we encourage you to apply for the position at Lake Ohau Lodge. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team in a remote environment. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

PS - if you have a trade qualification, you will be ahead of the game!

Lake Ohau Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. 
Role is only available to NZ or Australian residents or to international workers with valid working rights. 
Sponsorship is not available for this position.