JOB HUB | Local Jobs for Locals in the Upper Clutha Proudly brought to you by Aotea Solar,

Publish date
Friday, 23 Jan 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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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.

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