JOB HUB | Local Jobs for Locals in the Upper Clutha Proudly brought to you by Aotea Solar,
- Publish date
- Monday, 16 Mar 2026, 1:00AM
On the hunt for a fresh job opportunity close to home? These local legends are hiring – check out the latest roles available right here in the Upper Clutha:
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Marketing Coordinator – Racers Edge
Part time | $27–$30 per hour
Racers Edge is looking for a creative Marketing Coordinator to help bring their brand to life online and in the community.
The role:
• Create and post content across social media
• Manage Shopify store and online products
• Support ecommerce, campaigns and customer engagement
• Assist with events, ambassadors and partnerships
You’ll need:
• Strong digital and content skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Passion for outdoors and retail
📍 Wānaka
Perks:
• Staff discounts and pro deals
• Industry passes (ski fields, bike parks)
• Hands-on marketing experience
Apply:
Apply at racersedge.co.nz/careers
Store Manager – Racers Edge
Full time | $68,000–$73,000
Racers Edge is looking for a passionate Store Manager to lead their Wānaka team and drive performance in a busy outdoor retail environment.
The role:
• Lead and develop the retail team
• Drive sales, KPIs and store performance
• Oversee stock, operations and customer experience
• Support hiring, training and store growth
You’ll need:
• Retail management experience
• Strong leadership and commercial skills
• Passion for the outdoors and customer service
📍 Wānaka
Perks:
• Staff discounts and pro deals
• Industry passes (ski fields, bike parks)
• Work where you play
Apply:
Apply at racersedge.co.nz/careers
Driver / Warehouse Person – J.A. Russell
Full time
J.A. Russell is looking for a Driver/Warehouse Person to join their Wānaka branch team.
The role:
• Deliver goods and pick up from suppliers
• Pick, pack and process stock
• Assist customers and support warehouse operations
You’ll need:
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Physically fit (lifting required)
• Positive attitude and team player
🕒 Mon–Fri (7:30am–5pm) + rostered Saturdays
📍 Wānaka
Perks:
• Career growth and training (forklift licence provided)
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Birthday day off after 1 year
Apply:
Apply online via J.A. Russell careers.
Range Officer – Real Guns NZ
Full time
Real Guns NZ is looking for a Range Officer to join their rifle range team in Wānaka.
The role:
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Oversee safe operation of the shooting range
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Guide and instruct customers on firearm use
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Maintain equipment and facilities
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Assist with bookings and customer service
You’ll need:
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Firearms licence and First Aid certificate
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Strong knowledge of firearm safety
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Great communication and customer service skills
📍 Wānaka
🏡 Staff accommodation available
Apply:
Apply online with your CV
Tourism Reception Administrator – Aspiring Helicopters
Part time | $30 per hour
Aspiring Helicopters is looking for a Reception Administrator to join their tourism team near Wānaka.
The role:
• Handle bookings, enquiries and guest check-ins
• Process payments and reservations
• Provide info on flights and local attractions
• Support day-to-day admin and operations
You’ll need:
• Customer service or admin experience
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Good computer skills
• Flexible, team-focused attitude
🕒 27–30 hours per week (around 3 days)
📍 Near Wānaka
Apply:
Apply online with your CV.
Temp Driver / Storeperson – Blokhaus
Contract role | $28–$30 per hour
Blokhaus is looking for a delivery driver/storeperson to start immediately in Wānaka.
The role:
• Deliver building materials
• Store and warehouse duties
• Assist with loading and stock handling
You’ll need:
• Ability to lift up to 20kg
• Reliable and physically fit
• Building materials knowledge helpful
🕒 Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm (40 hrs minimum)
📍 Wānaka
⏳ Role may run from 1 week to several months
Apply:
Apply online with your CV.
Marketing Manager NZ / AUS – Mons Royale
Full time
Mons Royale is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead marketing across New Zealand and Australia from their Wānaka base.
The role:
• Lead marketing strategy and execution across NZ and AUS
• Deliver seasonal campaigns, events and brand activations
• Manage partnerships, PR, digital and retail marketing
• Lead a small marketing team and manage budgets
You’ll need:
• Senior marketing leadership experience
• Strong campaign execution and planning skills
• Experience working with retail or brand partnerships
• Passion for outdoor, snow or bike culture a bonus
📍 Wānaka
Apply:
Apply online with your CV and experience details.
Merchandiser – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Part time | 7 hours per week
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is looking for a Merchandiser to help maintain product displays in Wānaka grocery stores.
The role:
• Restock and organise Coca-Cola products
• Maintain store displays and shelves
• Follow visual merchandising standards
You’ll need:
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Good fitness for lifting and stocking
• Ability to work independently
🕒 Mon 6am (3 hrs), Wed & Fri 9am (2 hrs)
📍 Wānaka
Perks:
• Training provided
• KiwiSaver and workwear
• Mileage reimbursement if travelling between stores
Apply:
Apply online via Coca-Cola Europacific Partners careers.
Tourism Reception Administrator – Aspiring Helicopters
Part time | $30 per hour
Aspiring Helicopters is looking for a Reception Administrator to join their busy tourism team near Wānaka.
The role:
• Customer bookings, enquiries and check-ins
• Process payments and reservations
• Provide info on tours and local attractions
• Support daily admin and operations
You’ll need:
• Customer service or admin experience
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Good computer skills
• Flexible, team-focused attitude
🕒 27–30 hours per week (approx. 3 days)
📍 Near Wānaka
Apply:
Apply online with your CV.
Kindy Childcare Assistant – Cardrona Alpine Resort
Seasonal roles | Full time, part time or casual (Winter 2026)
Cardrona Alpine Resort is looking for Childcare Assistants to join their Ski Kindy team, caring for tamariki aged 3 months to 5 years.
The role:
• Provide care and supervision for young children
• Run fun activities and snow-based play
• Support a safe, engaging early childhood environment
You’ll need:
• Experience caring for under 5s
• Passion for working with children and the outdoors
• Strong teamwork skills
• First Aid certificate preferred
📍 Cardrona Alpine Resort
⛷️ Winter 2026 season
Apply:
Apply online via Cardrona Alpine Resort careers.
Customer Service Checkout – Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka
Full time | $23.65–$26 per hour
Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka is looking for a friendly, customer-focused team member to join their checkout team.
The role:
• Checkout and customer service
• Helping customers find the right products
• Supporting a busy retail environment
You’ll need:
• Strong customer service skills
• Great communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask and learn new products
🕒 Approx. 40 hours per week (includes one weekend day)
📍 Wānaka
Apply:
Apply online via Mitre 10 careers or in-store.
Medical Receptionist – Wānaka Medical
Full time | 4 days per week (approx. 32 hrs)
Wānaka Medical is looking for a friendly, organised Medical Receptionist to join their busy front desk team.
The role:
• Front desk reception and patient admin
• Support a team of GPs, nurses and healthcare staff
• Work in a fast-paced clinic environment
You’ll need:
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong organisation and multitasking ability
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• NZ permanent work rights
Bonus:
• Medical reception experience
• MedTech knowledge
📍 Wānaka
📅 May include weekends and public holidays
Apply:
Apply via SEEK with your CV and cover letter, or email [email protected]
Holiday Home Manager & Cleaning Services Contractor – Bachcare
Contract | Wānaka and Hāwea
Bachcare is looking for a motivated local contractor to manage and grow a portfolio of holiday homes across Wānaka and Hāwea.
The role:
• Manage holiday homes and prep them for guest stays
• Provide or organise cleaning to Bachcare standards
• Support guests when needed
• Build strong relationships with property owners
• Grow your portfolio and recruit your own team over time
You’ll need:
• To live locally
• Full NZ driver’s licence and your own car
• Computer, internet and mobile
• Flexibility for weekends, school and public holidays
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Perks:
• Flexible hours
• Work from home base
• Strong income potential as you grow
Apply:
Apply online via SEEK.
Delivery Driver – Delivereasy
Contract | Flexible hours
Delivereasy is looking for delivery drivers in Wānaka with a $500 sign-up bonus available.
The role:
• Pick up food from local restaurants
• Deliver to customers around Wānaka
You’ll need:
• Smartphone
• Scooter, motorcycle or car
• Full NZ driver’s licence
• Hi-vis and insulated delivery bag
• NZ work rights
Perks:
• Work your own hours
• Get paid daily with rapid pay
• $500 bonus after 200 deliveries (sign up by 13 March)
📍 Wānaka
Apply:
Apply online via Delivereasy.
Cleaner – New World Wānaka
Part time | 10–15 hrs per week
New World Wānaka is looking for reliable cleaners to help keep the store clean, safe and welcoming.
The role:
• Clean retail areas, offices and staff spaces
• Maintain high hygiene standards
• Restock supplies and report maintenance issues
You’ll need:
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, positive attitude
• Available for weekend shifts
🕒 Evening shifts from 9.30pm
📍 Wānaka
📅 Applications close 22 Feb 2026
Apply:
Apply online via Foodstuffs South Island careers.
Freight Sorter – New Zealand Couriers
Part time | $27.75 per hour
New Zealand Couriers is looking for a reliable, physically fit Freight Sorter to join their Wānaka depot team.
The role:
• Sort and prepare freight for daily runs
• Load and unload cargo safely
• Keep the depot tidy and organised
You’ll need:
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good fitness (able to lift up to 25kg)
• Team player with attention to safety
• Forklift licence a bonus
🕒 Mon–Fri, 7am–9am
📍 Wānaka depot
Apply:
Apply online with your CV and cover letter.
Casual Retail Assistant – Four Square Wānaka
Casual | Afternoons & weekends
Four Square Wānaka is looking for a friendly, reliable team member to join their local supermarket team.
The role:
• Customer service on the shop floor
• General retail tasks
• Afternoon and weekend shifts
You’ll need:
• Confident, bubbly personality
• Great customer service skills
• Reliable and detail-focused
• Good initiative
📍 Wānaka
⚡ Immediate start
👩🎓 Ideal for an older high school student
Apply:
Email your CV to [email protected] and address it to James.
Marine Technician – Marine & Sport Wānaka
Full time | Permanent
Marine & Sport Wānaka is looking for an experienced Marine Technician to join their growing local team.
The role:
• Service and repair outboards, jet units and sterndrives
• Diagnose faults and carry out installations
• Work on a range of boats and marine systems
• Maintain workshop standards and job records
You’ll need:
• Strong marine or mechanical trade experience
• Outboard experience preferred
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
📍 Wānaka
🏡 Relocation support considered
Why apply:
Join a fast-growing marine business and enjoy the Wānaka lifestyle.
Apply:
Apply online with your CV and experience details.