JOB HUB | Local Jobs for Locals in the Upper Clutha Proudly brought to you by Roofing Hub 🧤
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- Sunday, 25 May 2025, 4:47AM

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:
🍻 Duty Manager – Full-Time or Part-Time | Wānaka
Looking for work with variety and great people? Join our team!
We’re after a Duty Manager (or someone keen to get certified – we’ll help you!)
Must be 20+ with a clean record.
🕒 Flexible roster: days, evenings, weekends
🎯 Customer service experience a must
📚 Knowledge of liquor products a bonus
💪 Physically fit + great sense of humour
🗣️ Strong communicator & team player
🛠️ Most shifts will be evening-based (finishing 8–9pm)
NZ work visa, residency or citizenship required
(Not an accredited employer.)
📩 Apply now or pop in for a chat – let’s see if it’s a fit!
🛠️ Top Tiler Wanted – Earn $38–$48/hr | Wanaka
Refine Tile is booming and we’re on the hunt for an experienced or qualified Tiler to join our top-notch team!
✔️ Great pay: $38–$48/hr
✔️ Van + iPad + tools provided
✔️ Social team, great culture
✔️ Long-term career growth
✔️ Immediate start in Wānaka
We value quality work, good people, and a positive team vibe. If you're motivated, experienced, and ready to take 2025 by storm – this is your chance.
📧 Apply now with your CV to join Wanaka’s #1 tiling crew!
📅 Closes: July 14
❄️ Sales Role – Snowsports Industry | Wānaka
WE ARE SNO is growing! We’re looking for a motivated sales professional to join our team in Wānaka.
🔹 Full-time | Office-based (with flexibility)
🔹 Passion for snow + proven sales experience
🔹 Excellent communicator, strong computer skills
🔹 6am–2pm shifts (daylight savings), later in winter
🔹 Travel opportunities (2–3 weeks/year)
Be part of a dynamic company delivering life-changing experiences in top ski resorts worldwide.
📧 Apply now: [insert application method or contact]
🏛️ Facility Manager – Cromwell
Join Central Otago District Council to lead a brand-new community hall!
🔹 Full-time | Based in Cromwell
🔹 10+ years’ experience in facilities or asset management
🔹 Hands-on role shaping a key community hub
Enjoy great pay, flexible work, and life in one of NZ’s most beautiful regions.
🗓 Apply by 20 July
📍 letstalk.codc.govt.nz
Mechanic Wanted – Join the Automotivation Team
We’re on the lookout for a reliable, enthusiastic mechanic to join our busy workshop in Wānaka.
🛠 Start Date: ASAP
📍 Location: 6 Reece Crescent, Wānaka
📞 Contact: Steve on 03-443-6586
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
🎨 Signwriter Wanted – Wanaka Signs
Wanaka Signs is on the lookout for an experienced Signwriter to join the team for production and installation work.
✅ Ideally 5+ years' experience (training available for the right person)
✅ Must have a valid NZ work visa
📍 Based in Wānaka
Interested? Email [email protected] to apply or find out more!
🟡 Vehicle Detailer & Yard Assistant – Yellow Cabs (Wānaka)
Looking for a reliable and hands-on team member to help keep the Yellow Cabs fleet looking sharp and running smooth!
🧽 4–6 hrs/day | Mon–Fri (Winter role with growth potential)
🚗 Clean, tidy & maintain vehicles + general yard duties
✅ Great for someone organised, proactive & keen to work outdoors
📧 Apply by emailing: [email protected]
Join the team and help keep Wānaka moving!
💼 Retail Team Leader – Garden & Pet Centre
📍 Cromwell, Central Otago
🗓 Full-Time | Sunday–Thursday
💰 $70,000 p/a
Join a passionate team in a fast-paced, rewarding role at Cromwell’s favourite Garden & Pet Centre! We’re on the hunt for a retail superstar ready to lead with energy and experience.
✨ What’s Involved:
✔ Manage the landscape yard
✔ Support daily store operations
✔ Lead and develop a high-performing team
✔ Deliver top-tier customer service
✔ Be hands-on in a vibrant retail environment
🔧 What You’ll Need:
– At least 3 years’ retail management experience
– Full NZ driver’s licence (wheels/forklift endorsements a bonus)
– Physically fit, motivated, and team-focused
📧 Apply now: [email protected]
🌐 www.nichols.co.nz
👩⚕️ Clinical Nurse Manager – Wanaka
📍 Aspiring Medical Centre
We’re on the lookout for a passionate, experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead our amazing team in one of the most beautiful towns in Aotearoa – Wānaka.
🌿 What You’ll Bring
✔ NZ Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
✔ Leadership experience in primary health care
✔ Strong clinical & operational management skills
✔ Familiarity with Medtech Evolution & Cornerstone Accreditation
✔ A warm, inclusive approach to leading people
📧 Apply on Seek now
📆 Full-time preferred (0.8 FTE considered)
This is your chance to make an impact in a role that truly matters — with views of the mountains and lake right outside your window.
🍳 We’re Hiring – Chef (Wānaka)
Join the Dropping Inn hospitality team! We’re looking for a passionate, reliable chef ready to cook up a storm across our multi-site venues in stunning Wānaka.
✅ 30+ hours/week guaranteed
✅ Visa support available (must be in NZ)
✅ Epic team perks & discounts
✅ Room to grow – career pathways & pro development
✅ Supportive Exec Chef + Head Chef team
If you’ve got 3+ years' experience (or a relevant qualification), great energy, and a love for Kiwi hospitality – we want to hear from you!
📩 Apply now: [email protected]
Let’s make every meal memorable. 🍽️
🌍 Join the Team at Fine Tours Group!
📍 Based in Wānaka | Full-Time | Starts July
Are you a NZ travel enthusiast who’s cool under pressure and thrives on helping others? We're hiring a Sales Support Specialist to be the behind-the-scenes hero for our international clients.
✅ Admin + customer support
✅ Work in a vibrant, growing travel company
✅ 40hrs/week – early July start
✅ Problem-solving pros wanted!
📩 Apply now and help people experience the magic of NZ: finenewzealandtours.co.nz
Applicants must have NZ work rights
🌟 Now Hiring – Community Support Workers (Casual)
📍 Cromwell | Intellectual Disability Services
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join the team at Pact and support individuals with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in their community.
💚 24/7 Roster (flexible shifts – day, night, weekends)
🚗 Full driver’s license required
🎓 Training provided + support to gain L4 Certificate
✨ Wellness perks + employee assistance available
Make your impact, one day at a time.
📩 Apply now or learn more: pactgroup.co.nz
Applicants must have NZ work rights – no sponsorship available.
🛠 Office Administrator – Custom Digital (Wānaka)
Join a growing smart home & AV business in a key behind-the-scenes role! Custom Digital is looking for a reliable Office Administrator to keep operations running smoothly across admin, accounts, and customer support.
📍 Based in Wānaka | Part-time (2 days a week)
🗂 Admin, accounts, scheduling + customer service
✅ Great for someone organised, tech-savvy, and proactive
🌱 Room to grow with the business
💻 Apply now at: https://bit.ly/45k2yRV
☕ Café Manager – Columbus Coffee Wānaka
Love great coffee and leading a passionate team? Columbus Coffee Wānaka is on the hunt for an experienced Café Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and drive community connection at their Three Parks location.
📍 Full-time (35+ hrs/week) | $30–$35/hr (based on experience)
🧠 2+ years leadership experience | Barista skills required
📋 Manage staff, stock, service, events & customer experience
🎉 Get involved in menu planning, local events & mobile coffee setup
✅ LCQ/Duty Manager Cert preferred | Franchise training provided
👥 Community-minded, proactive, and ready to lead from the front
📧 Apply via SEEK with your CV + a short cover letter sharing why you're the perfect fit.
🛠️ Customer Service / Sales – Wānaka Flooring Xtra
Looking for a long-term gig with a tight-knit team in beautiful Wānaka? Flooring Xtra are after a passionate, friendly go-getter to join their showroom crew full-time.
🗓️ 40 hrs/week | Mon–Fri + occasional Saturday morning
👋 Greet customers, create quotes, check stock + manage showroom standards
📋 Strong organisational + communication skills essential
🏠 Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
🧠 Full training provided | Must include a cover letter to apply
If you love helping people turn houses into homes and want to grow in a locally owned business – this one’s for you. Apply now via Flooring Xtra Wānaka!
🎿 Customer Service – Harris Mountains Heli-Ski (Queenstown/Wānaka)
Join one of NZ’s premier heli-ski operations for a winter like no other! HMH is looking for tourism pros and snow-lovers to deliver 5-star guest service in the heart of the Southern Alps.
📆 Fixed-term (June–Sept) | Full-time & part-time roles
🎧 Sales, bookings, guest comms + on-ground support
🚗 Guest pickups | Full NZ licence required
🏔 Backcountry skiing/snowboarding knowledge ideal
💬 Mandarin fluency a bonus | Adventure tourism experience preferred
📍 Based in Queenstown or Wānaka
Apply now with your CV + cover letter and state your preferred location. This is your chance to work where others play!
Personal Assistant – Bayleys (Wānaka)
Bayleys is on the lookout for a proactive, detail-savvy PA to support a high-performing salesperson. Perfect for someone with strong admin skills and a flair for organisation.
🗓 Part-time | 28–35 hrs/week | Flexible schedule (Mon–Fri)
📍 Based in Wānaka | Admin + marketing support in real estate
🖥 Strong computer + Microsoft Office skills essential
🚗 Full/restricted licence + own vehicle required
🏡 Real estate experience a bonus
Enjoy a dynamic, supportive team and opportunities for career development.
📧 Apply now via NetYourJob – Ref #12209
🐝 Experienced Beekeeper – Nekta Klektaz (Cromwell)
Join a hands-on beekeeping team managing 2,000+ hives across Central Otago. From pollination to queen production, you'll be immersed in all aspects of apiculture.
💰 $25–$35/hr (based on experience) | Full-time
🚛 Class 2 licence required (or willing to obtain)
🧰 Experience with hive health, queen grafting & honey extraction
📍 Cromwell-based | Outdoor, physical work in varied conditions
👨🌾 Supportive, family-run business with training opportunities
Apply now if you’ve got beekeeping experience and a strong work ethic!
Garden Labourer – Doug The Gardener (Wānaka)
Join an award-winning, family-run gardening company creating and maintaining beautiful spaces across Wānaka. Doug The Gardener is looking for multiple Garden Labourers to join their supportive and outdoors-loving team.
🌿 Full-time | $24–$28/hour | 30–40 hours/week
🛠 Hands-on garden work – planting, pruning, mulching, mowing & more
📍 Based in Wānaka | Monday to Friday
✅ Physically fit, reliable, and team-oriented
🚗 Full NZ driver’s licence + valid work visa (min 12 months) required
🌱 Training available | NZQA Level 3 & 4 horticulture options
🧘 Free weekly yoga | Fun, supportive work environment
📧 Apply by sending your CV to [email protected]
Love the outdoors? Come grow with us!
Guest Service Generalist – Club Wyndham Wānaka
Club Wyndham Wānaka is on the hunt for a Guest Service Generalist to join their vibrant, customer-focused team. This part-time role offers variety and flexibility across front desk, food & beverage, housekeeping, and basic maintenance duties.
🏨 Part-time | Flexible roster incl. weekends & holidays
📍 Based in Wānaka | No experience or qualifications required
💡 Great team culture | Learn multiple hospitality skills on the job
🍽 Involves café service, guest check-ins, room upkeep & more
🎓 Professional development opportunities + staff perks
Be part of a global travel brand where every day brings something new!
📧 Apply now via the Travel + Leisure Co. careers page.
Wine & Beer Specialist – Pembroke Wines & Spirits (Wānaka)
Join a passionate team in the heart of Wānaka! Pembroke Wines & Spirits is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Wine & Beer Specialist to deliver great service, host tastings, and support events.
🍷 Full-time | $30/hr + tips | 30+ hrs/week
🍺 Lead tastings | Serve drinks | Support functions & events
📍 Based in Wānaka | Shift work required
✅ 2+ years’ experience in bar or hospitality preferred
💬 Strong customer service, POS handling & bar supervision skills
Bring your love of wine, beer, and great conversation to a fun, fast-paced role.
📧 Apply in person at Pembroke Wines & Spirits, Wānaka
Panelbeater – Southern Lakes Panelbeating (Wānaka)
Join an award-winning workshop in stunning Wānaka! Southern Lakes Panelbeating is on the lookout for an experienced Panelbeater to join their skilled team.
🚗 Full-time | Permanent position
🛠 Modern, well-equipped workshop | Smart systems, great team
💰 Upper-end pay rates | Relocation & accommodation support available
📍 Based in Wānaka
📞 For a confidential chat, contact Simon today – or apply now to join a top-tier panel shop in a top-tier location!
tour Guide – Wānaka Taxi Ltd
Wānaka Taxi is looking for energetic, passionate Tour Guides to lead day and multi-day adventures across Aotearoa. If you love storytelling, meeting people, and showcasing NZ’s beauty – this is your gig!
🚌 Full-time | $30/hr | 40+ hours/week
📆 Rostered shifts (weekends & overnights required)
📍 Based in Wānaka | Explore NZ while you work
✅ NZ full driver’s licence (P endorsement or Class 2/4 preferred)
⛑ First Aid cert required (or willing to obtain)
🌏 Multi-language skills a bonus!
📧 Apply with CV + short cover letter to [email protected]
Travel, adventure, and career development all in one job!
Support Workers – The Florence Nightingale Agency (Wānaka)
Support workers wanted to help clients living with illness, injury, or disability live independently and achieve their goals. Make a meaningful impact in your community!
🧡 Part-time | Flexible, casual hours
🏠 Home-based/community care | Personal care, meal prep & companionship
🚗 Must have own car + full licence
📍 Based in Wānaka | NZ work rights required
🎓 Health qualifications Level 2, 3 or 4 essential
Join a caring team that matches clients and staff for positive, empowering support.
📧 Apply now with your CV to The Florence Nightingale Agency.
Sales Consultant – Noel Leeming (Wānaka)
Noel Leeming is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Sales Consultant to join their Wānaka team. You'll be selling a range of tech products, supporting customers, and helping the team smash its targets.
🖥 Full-time | Tues–Sat (8.5 hours/day)
💰 Base pay + commission | Great staff discounts
📍 In-store sales role with product training provided
✅ Tech-savvy, team player, and great communicator
Join a team where expert advice meets cutting-edge tech.
👉 Apply now via the Noel Leeming Careers site
Office Manager – Rippon Vineyard & Winery (Wānaka)
Rippon is looking for a skilled and experienced Office Manager to join their tight-knit team in Wānaka. This is a permanent, part-time role (30 hours/week), covering everything from payroll and bookkeeping to HR support and admin.
📅 30 hours/week | Start mid-June (flexible for the right person)
💼 Xero experience essential | HR, payroll, invoicing & reporting
📍 Based at Rippon’s Wānaka office
✅ Must have the right to work in NZ
📧 Apply with CV & cover letter to [email protected] by Friday 30 May
Bonus points if you’ve worked in wine, events, or hospitality!
Customer Service Team Member – The Warehouse Wānaka
Join one of New Zealand’s most iconic retail brands! The Warehouse Wānaka is on the lookout for a customer-focused team member to help deliver exceptional service at our in-store service desk.
🕓 Part-time: Friday & Saturday, 4:00pm–8:30pm
💬 Help with returns, exchanges, and customer queries
🛒 Support the Checkout & Loss Prevention teams
💪 Must be comfortable with lifting, standing, and ladder use
😊 Retail/hospitality experience preferred | Positive attitude essential
📍 Based in Wānaka | Big brand perks & staff discounts
Be part of something bigger – Here for Good.
👉 Apply online via The Warehouse website.
Registered Teacher – BestStart Wanaka
Are you a NZ-registered ECE or Primary teacher looking for professional growth and better work-life balance? BestStart Wanaka is hiring!
👩🏫 Permanent, full-time position
📍 Based in beautiful Wānaka
🧒 Work across varied learning environments | Supportive, established centre
📚 Great career development & leadership pathways
💡 Flexibility, variety & strong team culture
✅ Must have NZ Teaching Council Registration (Provisional or Full)
✅ NZ ECE or Primary Teaching Qualification (Level 7+)
✅ NZQA Endorsement for overseas qualifications (if applicable)
Join NZ’s largest ECE provider and help shape bright futures.
👉 Apply now at BestStart Wanaka – we can’t wait to welcome you!
Product Developer – Mons Royale (Wānaka)
Mons Royale is on a mission to shift riders from synthetics to natural fibres, and they’re looking for a passionate Product Developer to help bring their merino-based gear to life. You’ll work across design, product, and sourcing – from first sketch to final sample – with a strong focus on sustainability, speed, and style.
🧵 Full-time | Based in Wānaka | Work with natural fibres like merino
🌱 Focus on performance, sustainability, and planet-first innovation
🛠 Own the full product cycle – from tech packs to production
📅 Applications close 20 May (but may close early if filled)
📧 Must have a valid NZ work visa.
👉 Apply now at monsroyale.com/jobs or find more info at monsroyale.com
Make gear that performs in the wild – and respects the places we love to play.
Guest Services – Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park is seeking a motivated, all-rounder to join their Guest Services team. This full-time role includes a mix of reception, housekeeping, and guest experience tasks. Not an entry-level role – strong customer service or reservations experience preferred.
🏕 $25–$30/hr | Full-time | Start date: 11 June 2025
🧹 Mix of reception + housekeeping duties
📍 5-day week: Sunday to Thursday | 2 days off (Fri/Sat)
🕒 Winter shifts: 10am–6pm | Hours change seasonally
✅ Supportive team | Training & First Aid qualification included
Apply now and help create awesome guest experiences at one of Wānaka’s top-rated holiday parks!
Security Guards – Personal Security (Cromwell-based)
Personal Security is looking for reliable Security Guards for regular weekend bar work (Fridays & Saturdays) and occasional event shifts. Some roles are set roster, others are on-call.
🚨 COA required – we can help you get this
🚗 Must have a full licence + own vehicle
📍 Cromwell-based | Travel to venues is paid from Cromwell
💰 Competitive pay + fuel allowance for out-of-town jobs
📆 Must be available Boxing Day through New Year’s week
🕒 Future full-time opportunities possible
👉 Apply online at personalsecurity.co.nz
Liquor Manager – New World Three Parks (Wānaka)
New World Three Parks is looking for a passionate and organised Liquor Manager to lead their popular craft beer and wine department. You’ll drive product range, promotions, and customer service while leading a great team.
🍷 Full-time | Sunday–Thursday | 6am starts
🍺 Manage stock, promotions & supplier relationships
📍 Wine or beer knowledge a bonus | Strong leadership skills essential
📧 Apply by emailing your CV to [email protected]
🗓 Applications close 6 May 2025
Grow your retail career with one of Wānaka’s leading stores!
Veterinary Nurse – VetEnt Cromwell
VetEnt Cromwell is looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join their close-knit team. Full-time, Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays, supporting patient care, surgery assistance, and client education.
🐾 Full-time | Competitive salary + great staff benefits
🐶 3+ years experience preferred | Diploma of Veterinary Nursing required
📍 Supportive team | Career growth | Extra perks like birthday leave!
📧 Apply now via SEEK or contact Kaye on 027 443 8610
Make a real difference in Central Otago’s pet community!
Motel Receptionist with Housekeeping Experience – Fairway Motel Wānaka
A hands-on, multi-tasking role for someone keen to work across both reception and housekeeping. 30–40 hours/week including weekends and school holidays. Must be NZ-based and able to commit for 12 months.
🏨 Reception, Admin & Housekeeping combo
🛏 Shared accommodation may be available
📧 Contact Megan: [email protected]
HR Leader – Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka
Mitre 10 MEGA Wānaka is on the hunt for a people-focused HR Leader to support one of the town’s biggest and most awarded teams. You’ll manage key HR functions including recruitment, payroll, rostering, and employee relations – all while helping staff grow and thrive.
🧡 Full-time | Trusted advisor role | Ongoing development
🏆 Join Wānaka’s 2024 Employer of the Year
📍 Ideal for someone ready to step up and grow their HR career
Apply now to join a supportive, professional team and help shape the future of this locally loved business!