JOB HUB | Local Jobs for Locals in the Upper Clutha Proudly brought to you by Aotea Solar,
- Publish date
- Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026, 8:00PM
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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People & Culture Manager – Mons Royale
Full time
Mons Royale is looking for a People & Culture Manager to join its growing team at its Wānaka headquarters.
The role:
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and people operations
• Support and coach managers across the business
• Manage performance and salary review processes
• Help build company culture and employee engagement
• Support global mobility, including visas and relocation
• Manage HR policies, compliance and people systems
• Use data and technology to improve people processes
You’ll need:
• Generalist HR or People & Culture experience
• Hands-on recruitment experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence advising managers on people matters
• Experience improving HR processes and systems
• Interest in technology, data and AI tools
• International HR experience is an advantage
📍 Wānaka
🕒 Full time
Perks:
• Competitive salary
• Mons Royale product discounts
• Wider outdoor industry discounts
• Career opportunities within a growing global brand
• Mountain-town lifestyle and work-life flexibility
Apply:
Apply to Mons Royale with your CV and relevant People & Culture experience.
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Porter – Edgewater Wānaka
Full time | Minimum 30 hours per week
Edgewater is looking for a full-time Porter to join its team at the lakefront resort in Wānaka.
The role:
• Welcome guests and assist with luggage, arrivals and departures
• Provide local recommendations and guest assistance
• Help set up and pack down functions, conferences and events
• Maintain guest areas, entrances and outdoor spaces
• Assist Housekeeping and Food & Beverage during busy periods
• Help with bikes, golf carts, stock and general property duties
You’ll need:
• Friendly and professional customer service skills
• Reliable, organised and proactive attitude
• Good level of physical fitness
• Full driver’s licence
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
• Previous hospitality or hotel experience is preferred
📍 Edgewater, Wānaka
🕒 Full time, minimum 30 hours per week
Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to Edgewater. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents.
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Youth Worker – Kāhu Youth Trust
Full time | $60,000–$70,000 per year
Kāhu Youth Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Youth Worker to support rangatahi across Wānaka and Hāwea.
The role:
• Mentor young people and help them work towards their goals
• Run activities at the Wānaka and Hāwea Youth Centres
• Help deliver school holiday programmes
• Get involved in outdoor adventures including skiing, biking and hiking
• Build positive relationships with rangatahi, whānau, schools and support services
• Create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for local youth
You’ll need:
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, adaptable and energetic attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
• Youth work or outdoor recreation experience is helpful, but not essential
📍 Wānaka & Hāwea
🕒 Full time
💰 $60,000–$70,000 per year
Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].
📅 Applications close 25 September 2026.
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Retail Sales Assistant – Petstock Wānaka
Part time | New store
Petstock is looking for a Retail Sales Assistant to join the team at its new Wānaka store.
The role:
- Help customers find the right products for their pets
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service
- Process sales and help achieve store targets
- Replenish stock and keep the store looking great
- Learn about pet care, products and services
You’ll need:
- A genuine love of animals
- Retail or customer service experience
- Strong people and communication skills
- Ability to lift products up to 20kg
- Availability to work weekends and public holidays
📍 Wānaka
🕒 Part time
Perks:
- Staff and family benefits across Petstock Group
- Training and career development
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Supportive team environment
Apply:
Apply online through Petstock’s current job listing.
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Retail Assistant – Repco Wānaka
Part time | 3 positions available | Brand-new store
Repco is looking for three Retail Assistants to join the team for the opening of its new Wānaka store.
The role:
- Help customers find the right automotive products
- Provide friendly, helpful customer service
- Process sales and assist with upselling
- Replenish stock and keep the showroom looking sharp
- Work as part of the new store team
You’ll need:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Confidence working in a retail and sales environment
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Retail or customer service experience is ideal
- An interest in cars and automotive products is a bonus, but not essential
📍 Wānaka
🕒 Three part-time positions:
- 29 hours per week
- 18 hours per week
- 8.5 hours per week
Perks:
- Full product training
- Staff discounts
- Career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Paid volunteer leave
Apply:
Send your CV through the Repco online job listing.
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Night Drivers – Yello Taxi Wānaka
Night work | Immediate start available
Yello Taxi Wānaka is looking for night drivers to join its family-run transport business, with work available as soon as Saturday night.
The role:
- Drive passengers around Wānaka, Queenstown and surrounding areas
- Mainly night-time driving
- Provide friendly and reliable service
- Join an established local transport team
You’ll need:
- Full NZ driver licence
- Full NZ Passenger Endorsement
- Reliable and professional attitude
📍 Wānaka / Queenstown / Central Otago
🌙 Night shifts
🕒 Immediate work available
Apply:
Send your CV to [email protected]
