Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson

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

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson to join our hotel maintenance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the hotel building, guest rooms, public areas, and surrounding facilities to a high standard, ensuring they remain fully operational, clean, safe, and comfortable for guests and staff.

You will perform general building maintenance tasks including gib stopping, carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, and electrical testing, as well as respond to day-to-day repair and maintenance requests. The successful applicant must be capable of working independently and efficiently, particularly during weekend shifts

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities

  • Inspect and report issues or damage in guest rooms and common areas; complete job sheets and updates.

  • Prioritize maintenance tasks and determine when to escalate or engage external contractors if necessary.

  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and supplies used.

  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and liaise with the Chief Engineer or Manager on Duty as needed.

  • Ensure compliance with fire, health & safety, and environmental procedures in all work activities.

  • Participate in continuous improvement by suggesting system and procedure enhancements.

  • Relevant experience in general building, facility, or hotel maintenance

  • Broad skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, gib stopping, and general repairs.

  • Understanding of health and safety protocols and ability to safely use a range of hand and power tools.

  • Ability to work independently, especially during weekend or rostered shifts.

  • Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.

  • Basic computer literacy to complete job reports and incident logging.

  • Applicants must hold a valid visa to work in New Zealand.  These are not sponsored roles.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
30.19 – 31.52 NZD (WEEKLY)

About this role

Summary

Perform general maintenance tasks to ensure hotel facilities remain operational and safe.

Job title

Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson

Experience level

none

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Queenstown, Otago Region, nz; remote not allowed

Salary

30.19 – 31.52 NZD (WEEKLY)

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

building maintenancecarpentryplumbingpaintingelectricalhealth and safetyproblem-solvingcomputer literacy

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

building maintenancecarpentryplumbingpaintingelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

On-site City