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Motel Staff + $50 Accommodation

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($25/h+8%Holiday Pay)
Location: Fox Glacier
Region: West Coast
Experience: Limited Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 14/09/2026
Company: Fox Glacier Lodge

Housekeeper & Receptionist – Fox Glacier Lodge

📍 Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
📅 Start: End of March
20–40 hours per week | Minimum 20 hours guaranteed 5-6 days per week
🏡 On-site accommodation available $50/week

Fox Glacier Lodge is a boutique accommodation property with 11 guest rooms and 23 powered Campervan sites, located in the heart of beautiful Fox Glacier on New Zealand’s West Coast.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Housekeeper & Receptionist to join our small team from the end of Sep.

This is a varied role combining housekeeping and reception duties, and is ideal for someone who enjoys hospitality, meeting travellers from around the world, and living in a beautiful remote location.

Your duties will include:

  • Cleaning and preparing guest rooms and common areas
  • Reception, guest check-in and check-out
  • Responding to guest enquiries
  • Managing bookings and reservations
  • General lodge duties and helping with day-to-day operations
  • Providing friendly and professional customer service

What we are looking for:

  • Valid New Zealand work rights/visa
  • Previous housekeeping, hotel, motel or hospitality experience preferred
  • Friendly, responsible and able to work independently
  • Good English communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable living and working in a small, remote community
  • Practical and hands-on attitude
  • Experience with accommodation reservation systems is an advantage
  • Hospitality-related education or qualifications are preferred but not essential

What we offer:

  • 20 hours per week guaranteed, with approximately 20–40 hours available depending on occupancy and season
  • Comfortable on-site accommodation
  • Board allowance
  • A friendly and supportive working environment
  • A great opportunity to save while living and working on the West Coast
  • The chance to experience one of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural regions

How to apply:

Please apply using the form below and include your CV/resume and a short cover letter telling us about yourself, your hospitality experience, your current visa/work rights, and when you are available to start.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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