Assistant Maintenance Manager

Queenstown, Otago Region, nz on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

Nestled in the best location in town right on the lakefront, Novotel is Queenstown's largest hotel with 273 rooms. We are looking for an Assistant Maintenance Manager to be the backbone of our bustling property. From protecting the owners' investment and ensuring absolute guest comfort to empowering our dynamic team, your impact will be felt everywhere. Bring your strong technical background and welcoming hospitality spirit to a fast-paced environment where you can truly shine!

  • Lead hotel-wide maintenance to ensure guest comfort.
  • Monitor energy, test safety systems, and maintain equipment.
  • Coordinate external contractors with the Chief Engineer.
  • Drive ongoing safety and operational training.
  • Champion a diverse and welcoming culture.
  • Assist with budgeting, cost control, and inventory.
  • Enforce safety, EPA, and PPE standards.
  • We need a detail-oriented problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Experience with supervising maintenance, ideally in a large complex or hotel will be ideal.
  • Trade qualification will be advantageous.
  • Proficient in MS Office and property management systems (e.g., Opera).
  • Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
  • Strong communicator, highly organized, and culturally aware.

Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?

  • Staff meals provided while on shift

  • Uniforms, washed and laundered daily.

  • Staff Accommodation available

  • Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!

  • Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!

  • Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

  • Accor's refer-a-friend bonus

  • Accor's Parental Leave Scheme

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

  • Place of employment Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

  • Please include a cover letter for the role applied.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

About this role

Summary

Manage hotel maintenance, safety, energy, contractor coordination, and team leadership.

Job title

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Experience level

preferably experienced

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Queenstown, Otago, NZ; on-site work required.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervising maintenancetrade qualificationproficiency in MS Officeproperty management systems

Preferred skills

hospitality experiencesafety standardscost controltraining

Specializations

maintenancesafetyenergyequipmentcontractors
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

On-site City