Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson

Role summary

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The Maintenance Team Member – Handyperson is responsible for keeping guest rooms, public areas, equipment and hotel facilities safe, functional and well presented. Typical duties include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, painting, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical-related tasks within legal limits, responding to maintenance requests and supporting contractors. Candidates should have practical hands-on maintenance experience, good problem-solving ability and a strong focus on health, safety and guest service. Trade qualifications or relevant building-services experience are advantageous. The role requires reliability, flexibility for shifts, effective communication and the ability to work independently or as part of a hotel engineering team.

About the employer

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is part of Accor, a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and hospitality brands in destinations around the world. Located beside Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, the hotel serves leisure travellers, families, groups and business guests visiting one of New Zealand’s most popular tourism regions. Novotel is positioned as an accessible, comfortable full-service hotel brand, combining practical accommodation with restaurants, guest services and professional hospitality. Accor workplaces generally emphasise guest satisfaction, teamwork, inclusion, learning and internal career development. Employees may also benefit from group-wide staff travel and accommodation offers, subject to local policy and availability. The Queenstown property’s maintenance team plays an important role in protecting guest comfort, hotel presentation, building compliance and the smooth operation of the entire property.

Working in New Zealand

New Zealand offers job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, construction, trades, healthcare, agriculture, technology and seasonal work. Queenstown is especially active in hotels, restaurants, adventure tourism and property services, although living costs and rental demand are high. The culture is friendly, informal and diverse, with strong respect for work-life balance, safety, fairness and the Māori heritage of Aotearoa. Lifestyle highlights include mountains, lakes, hiking, skiing and a strong outdoor community, but remote locations can be expensive and weather conditions change quickly. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as an Accredited Employer Work Visa, Working Holiday Visa or residence pathway; eligibility depends on nationality, age, qualifications, health and the employer’s accreditation. Check current rules with Immigration New Zealand before accepting an offer. Plan accommodation, transport, tax registration and health insurance before relocating.