JOB HUB | Local Jobs for Locals in the Upper Clutha Proudly brought to you by Roofing Hub

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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Cleaner

Green by Nature – Wānaka
Part-time | Morning shifts

Green by Nature is looking for a part-time Cleaner to join the team in Wānaka. You’ll be keeping public spaces tidy and safe with duties including rubbish collection, cleaning BBQs, bus stops, and public bathrooms.

What you’ll bring:

• Full, clean driver’s licence (manual).

• Good fitness & willingness to work outdoors.

• Health & safety focus + reliable work ethic.

• Cleaning experience helpful but not essential.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive pay + annual wellness benefit.

• Career development & training.

• Work that directly supports your community.

📧 Apply now and join a team that keeps Wānaka beautiful!

Property Manager

Highland Real Estate Group – Wānaka
Full-time | Residential Property Management

Join Harcourts Wanaka, New Zealand’s most trusted real estate brand, and manage your own portfolio in a supportive, down-to-earth team.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a portfolio of rental properties with care and professionalism

• Advertise, show properties, and assess applications

• Carry out inspections, oversee maintenance, and provide reports

• Build strong relationships with landlords and tenants

• Ensure compliance and accurate record keeping

About you:

• Highly organised with great time management

• Strong communicator with excellent relationship skills

• Tech-savvy, detail-focused, and proactive

• Full NZ driver’s licence + NZ residency or valid work visa

What we offer:

• Supportive team + training provided

• Latest systems and tech

• Career growth with NZ’s leading brand

📧 Apply with CV + cover letter to [email protected].

Coolstore Manager

Cherry Partners LP – Tarras, Otago
Contract | Seasonal (2025/26)

Cherry Partners are seeking a motivated Coolstore Manager to oversee our RA store and forklift operations through the cherry harvest season.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coolstore and inventory/despatch operations

• Supervise seasonal staff, scheduling and performance

• Maintain product quality, security, and accurate records (Radfords software)

• Ensure compliance with health & safety and cool chain protocols

• Liaise with Packhouse & Compliance Managers to meet operational targets

About You

• Experience in coolstore, logistics, or inventory control (food industry preferred)

• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills

• Current NZ forklift licence and physically fit

• Flexible to work extended hours/weekends in peak season

• Detail-oriented, computer literate, and committed to team success

Why Join Us?

• Seasonal leadership opportunity with competitive pay

• Work in a supportive, performance-driven environment

• Be part of a team that values growth, safety, and high standards

📧 Apply now and be part of the 2025/26 harvest season with Cherry Partners!

🔧 Join the CHS Team – Wanaka, Cromwell, Queenstown

We’re hiring now!

👉 Heatpump & Ductwork Installer

• Install & maintain split/multi heatpump systems

• Competitive pay, vehicle, phone & uniform

• Career + training opportunities

• Based in Wānaka, Cromwell or Queenstown

👉 Plumber – Heating Systems

• Work across infloor, radiator, heatpump & boiler systems

• Great pay package + vehicle, phone & uniform

• Ongoing development & training

• Outdoor lifestyle with our popular “powder day clause”

🌐 More info: www.heatingsolutions.net.nz
📧 Apply: [email protected] | ☎️ 03 443 5845

Assistant Manager – Dropping Inn (Wānaka)

$27–$29 p/h | Full-time | Accredited Employer

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Manager to help run one of Wānaka’s favourite venues. You’ll work alongside the Venue Manager to keep operations smooth, lead the team, and deliver great hospo experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee daily operations & service standards

• Manage stock, ordering & cost control

• Recruit, train & support staff

• Ensure top-notch customer experience

• Assist with promotions & events

• Support financial goals & reporting

What we’re after:

• 3+ years in hospo, with management experience

• Strong leadership & customer service skills

• Great communicator, organised, and calm under pressure

• Currently based in NZ (no offshore applications)

• Eligible to work in NZ – visa transfers available (accredited employer)

Perks:

• $27–$29 p/h + career growth

• Staff discounts across 5 venues

• Accommodation support (short & long term)

• Training & development opportunities

• Supportive, close-knit team

📧 Apply now: Send CV + cover letter to [email protected]

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef – Scroggin, Wānaka

$35 – $38 per hour | Full-time

We’re a busy, high-volume café looking for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our small but mighty team.

What you’ll do:

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations, cost control, and supplier relations

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 chefs (2–3 on shift daily)

• Create simple, seasonal menus that are fast, consistent, and delicious

• Maintain high standards of organisation, food quality, and hygiene

What we’re after:

• Proven experience as Sous Chef / Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• A love for seasonal, local produce and fast-paced service

• Hands-on attitude – leading from the pass and prep bench

What you’ll get:

• $35–$38 p/h depending on experience

• Full-time permanent role

• Creative input into menus and kitchen systems

• Supportive, small team environment in a buzzing Wānaka café

📧 Apply now: Send your CV to Scroggin Coffee & Eatery – we’d love to hear from you!

Solar Team Leader – Electrician Aotea Electric, Wānaka

We’re on the lookout for a qualified electrician to join our Aotea Electric Wānaka team as a Team Leader for Solar Installations. If you’re skilled, motivated, and want to be part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

· NZ-qualified electrician (with Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation, or working towards it)

· Experience leading or keen to step into a leadership role running solar installations

· Strong people skills – you’ll be the face of our solar department on-site, working closely with clients and leading the install team

· Comfortable and competent working on roofs

· Physically fit and ready for a hands-on role

· Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

What we offer:

· Solid work/life balance: hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (no expectation of overtime)

· A supportive, close-knit team with a strong social club – events every couple of months

· Competitive pay, regularly reviewed to match the value you bring

· Leadership opportunity in a fast-growing area of the business

· A role where your skills in solar make a real difference to our community and environment

If you’re looking for rewarding work in a great location, with a team that values both hard work and balance, we’d love to chat.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Chef de Partie – Five Stags Cromwell

📍 Cromwell | Part-time (with full-time potential)

Five Stags Cromwell is on the hunt for a talented Chef de Partie to join their busy kitchen team.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 1 year’s experience in a fast-paced kitchen

• Creativity, consistency, and commitment

• Flexibility for mornings, nights, and weekends

What’s on offer:

• Supportive, team-focused environment

• Staff discounts

• Potential to step into full-time

📧 Apply now: Send CV + cover letter to [email protected]

Housekeeping Executive – Oakridge Resort, Wānaka

📍 Wānaka | Full-time | $30–$35/hr

Oakridge Resort is looking for a Housekeeping Executive to lead their team and keep the resort sparkling. This role blends supervision with hands-on cleaning to ensure top-notch presentation across guest rooms and facilities.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations

• Train, roster, and support staff

• Step in with hands-on cleaning when needed

• Inspect rooms and public areas for quality

• Manage stock, linen, and equipment

• Work closely with front office + maintenance

What you’ll bring:

• Proven hotel/resort housekeeping leadership experience

• Strong team leadership + mentoring skills

• A detail-focused, high-standard work ethic

• Great communication + organisational skills

• Willingness to pitch in and lead by example

👉 Apply now via Seek and join the team delivering exceptional guest experiences at Oakridge Resort.

Registered Social Worker – Family Works (Wānaka)

📍 Wānaka | Part-time (32 hrs/week) | Permanent

Family Works (Presbyterian Support Otago) is looking for a Registered Social Worker to join their Wānaka office, supporting individuals and families across Central Otago.

What you’ll do:

• Provide social work support, advocacy, and community engagement

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Help people navigate challenges and achieve positive outcomes

What you’ll bring:

• NZ Registered Social Worker

• Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills

• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a bi-cultural framework

• Ability to work both independently and in a team

What’s on offer:
🤝 Join a respected charitable organisation
📚 Training + career development
💬 Supportive team environment
💸 Discounts with local businesses

👉 Apply via PSO’s website. For info, contact Sharleen Stirling on 021 244 7756.

District Coordinator – Squash Otago

📍 Cromwell, Queenstown, Wānaka, Alexandra or Ranfurly
🕐 Part-time | Fixed-term 6 months (potential to extend)
💰 $30–$35 per hour

Want to play a key role in growing squash across Central Otago?
Squash Otago is looking for a motivated District Coordinator to help support and grow the game in the region.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and deliver tournaments, interclub, and events

• Build strong relationships with clubs and community stakeholders

• Assist with promotion and communications

• Support participation growth from juniors to masters

• Help with coach, referee, and volunteer development

• Provide admin and coordination support to the District Manager

What we’re looking for:

• At least 1 year of experience in a sporting environment

• Strong event and financial management skills

• Excellent communication and time management

• Ability to work independently and inspire others

• Volunteer experience an advantage

Why apply?
This is a flexible role with hours that fit around your life, while making a real impact in grassroots sport across Central Otago.

Receptionist – Oakridge Resort, Wānaka

📍 Wānaka | Full-time

Oakridge Resort is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Receptionist to join their front office team. You’ll be the first point of contact for guests, handling check-ins/outs, reservations, phone & email enquiries, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2 years of hospitality or customer service experience

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• A warm, professional approach to guests

This role is all about providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming experience for every guest.

Housekeeper – Pure Pac Ltd (Cromwell)

📍 Cromwell | $25.50/hr | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026

Pure Pac Ltd are seeking two housekeepers to look after staff accommodation and lunch areas during the busy cherry harvest season. Both full-time and part-time roles are available from 8 December 2025 to late January 2026.

What you’ll do:

• Clean bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, common and outdoor areas

• Maintain lunch areas and offices at the packhouse

• Assist with pre-season set up and end-of-season clean down

• Run errands and odd jobs as needed

What you’ll bring:

• A driver’s licence (travel required between sites)

• Reliability, initiative, and a positive work ethic

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not essential

👉 Must have valid work rights in NZ.

Architectural Designer – Signature Homes (Cromwell)

📍 Cromwell | Full-time

Signature Homes Central Otago is seeking a creative Architectural Designer to join their Cromwell-based team. You’ll support the sales team with concept plans, modify standard designs, prepare consent drawings, and manage the consent process.

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years residential design experience

• Proficiency in Chief Architect (or similar)

• Knowledge of NZ Building Code, planning & site requirements

• LBP Design Licence 2 (preferred)

• NZ residency, citizenship, or valid work visa

Why join:
Work with a supportive, growth-focused team, enjoy career progression opportunities, and contribute to high-quality home designs across Central Otago.

👉 Apply with CV + cover letter to: [email protected]

Veterinary Nurse – Petfirst Wanaka

📍 Wanaka | Full-time

Petfirst + Farmfirst Veterinary (part of Veterinaryfirst) is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join their modern, purpose-built clinic in Wanaka. You’ll be part of a supportive team delivering exceptional pet care with state-of-the-art facilities.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and patient care

• Support and educate pet owners

• Collaborate with vets and the clinic team

• Manage supplies and records

What you’ll bring:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Vet Nursing + 2 yrs experience

• Confident in anaesthesia & patient monitoring

• Great communication & teamwork

• NZ working rights

Perks:
Competitive salary, CPD support, staff discounts, birthday leave, EAP, wellness programme, flexible work, and long-service benefits.

👉 Apply via SEEK or contact Susannah (Clinic Coordinator) on 027 331 9086.
Applications close: Sun 28 Sept 2025

Assistant Hospitality Manager – Bike Glendhu

📍 Wānaka | Full-time | $28–$30/hr

Bike Glendhu MTB Park is on the hunt for an Assistant Hospitality Manager to join the crew at Velo Café & Beer Garden for the 2025/26 season.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Hospitality Manager and lead the café/bar team

• Keep service smooth and guests stoked

• Step up on busy days with leadership, systems, and fun vibes

What you’ll bring:

• Previous hospo management experience

• A current Duty Manager’s Licence

• A hands-on, detail-focused attitude and strong people skills

Perks:
🚵 Free Bike Glendhu season pass
🤝 Staff deals with epic brands (Mons Royale, Trek, Sweet Protection + more)
🌄 Work in a stunning outdoor environment

👉 Apply now with your CV + cover letter to ride the season on and off the trails.