Lodge Crew

Seeking remoteness and a sense of solitude? This is your chance to live and work in the spectacular Fiordland National Park!

RealNZ is looking for someone to look after the day-to-day requirements of the Meridian Lodge.

This is a varied role - you will be chef, housekeeper, administrator and host!

The lodge accommodates staff and contractors who work at the West Arm Power Station on Lake Manapouri.

This is a full-time role based on a 4 days on, 3 days off roster, helping you find that perfect life-work blend!

As part of the role you will be required to:

• Welcome and host guests

• Maintain the cleanliness of the accommodation, including servicing rooms

• Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, dinner and drinks daily

• Coordinate the day-to-day requirements of the lodge and its guests

• Perform administration duties associated with the Lodge operations

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working in a kitchen and proven cooking skills are a must, preferably you'll have experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

• Excellent people and communication skills are key in this role

• Experience or eagerness to work in a remote environment

• Ability to work autonomously

• Reporting and administration skills

• Duty Manager's Certificate is preferable, but not essential

What do you get out of this?

• Accommodation provided for you when you are at work

• Permanent full-time role

• Medical insurance included in your remuneration package

• Access our group experiences either for free or at a wickedly discounted rate - don't forget Cardrona, Treble Cone and the International Antarctic Experience are part of the RealNZ group!

Who are we?

We are real people in real places delivering real experiences.

Enabled by tourism, our vision is to be a leading conservation business. We are committed to the future of sustainable tourism while honouring our past. Our guest centric attitude is fuelled by our promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

Here at RealNZ we encourage people to be themselves, respect the environments we operate in and respect each other. We are committed to empowering people, so they can have a voice, be heard and be present.

Our people and our experiences stretch across our most remote islands and fiords to our snow-capped maunga; we are a diverse group of people, and our passion to share incredible environments and experiences with guests drives us every day.

Join us on our mission to conserve nature, share our history and culture and have fun every step of the way.

How to apply

Please visit our careers page to apply - https://employment.realjourneys.co.nz/jobdetails/ajid/LAPF7/Lodge-Crew,27535

RealNZ's policy is for all employees to be Covid-19 vaccinated. Please provide evidence of this when applying for this role. 

Due to the border restrictions in place, we will only be accepting applications from those currently residing in NZ.