About the hostel

Adventure Wanaka Hostel is part of Adventure Hostels, a group of five backpacker hostels across New Zealand's North and South Islands. Staff live on site and run the hostel's daily life, from the front desk to the nightly activity.

The job

The hostel is looking for a live-in Team Member in Wanaka. The role mixes reception, housekeeping and events, so no two days are the same. The role becomes available from mid to late October.

What you'll do

• Check guests in and out, take bookings and payments
• Sell tours and add-ons to guests
• Change beds, clean rooms, do laundry and close the kitchen at night
• Run the nightly hostel activity
• Cover overnight on-call shifts when needed
• Help with other tasks set by the managers

Schedule

30 to 36 hours per week on a fixed four or five-day rota; the role becomes available from mid to late October. The rota is fixed over five days, and the two days off usually fall together.

Pay and perks

• 23.95 NZD per hour, plus 8% holiday pay paid as you work
• Live-in role with a subsidised staff dorm on site (from 275 NZD per week; minimum commitment of 4 months)
• Free laundry, wifi and use of the hostel facilities
• Discounts on local tours and activities

Who they're looking for

• You must have the right to work in New Zealand
• Previous hostel, hotel or hospitality experience is an advantage
• Happy to live and work in a busy social hostel

How to apply

Send your name and contact details, a recent CV, a short introduction on why you want to join, how long you plan to stay and which hostel you are applying for. If you hear nothing within 5 days, the application was not successful.