Chief Engineer

Accor; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals provided while on shift.

Uniforms provided, washed and launderd

Staff accommodation available.

Accor Academy access

Work Your Way – work-life balance

Accor Heartist Benefits – discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus

Parental Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

40 hours per week

Job summary

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside in Queenstown, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead engineering, maintenance, compliance and asset management across the 4-star hotel. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical knowledge, budgeting and contractor-management skills to maintain safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee fire safety, capital projects and coordination with Front Office and Housekeeping, while driving sustainability initiatives across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in hospitality or commercial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems.
• Experience managing contractors and budgets; ensuring compliance.
• Solid understanding of NZ Health & Safety requirements.
• Able to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Weekend/public holiday availability.
• Full New Zealand working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Maintenance team to ensure reliability.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and oversee capital projects.
• Manage plant, equipment and building services to a high standard.
• Coordinate contractors, permits and compliance documentation.
• Oversee fire safety systems and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor budgets and engineering records.
• Collaborate with Front Office and Housekeeping to maximise room availability.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare maintenance reports and respond to after-hours events.
• Oversee staff accommodation maintenance and compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC & building systems

Contractor management

Budgeting & compliance

Health & Safety knowledge NZ

Staff development & team leadership

Emergency response

Job description

Company Description

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside | Queenstown, New Zealand.
Are you a hands‑on engineering leader who takes pride in maintaining exceptional facilities and leading high‑performing teams? Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering, maintenance, compliance, hotel landscaping and asset management across our busy 4‑star hotel.
Located in the heart of Queenstown, our hotel offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding guest experiences while protecting one of Queenstown's premier hospitality assets.

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive Assistant Manager, you will lead the Engineering department and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, safety, compliance and presentation of the hotel and staff accommodation. You will develop and deliver preventative maintenance programs, manage contractors and capital projects, oversee statutory compliance, and ensure all hotel facilities operate safely and efficiently.
This is a leadership position requiring excellent technical knowledge, strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all departments.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Deliver preventative maintenance programs and oversee day‑to‑day repairs and capital projects.
• Ensure all hotel plant, equipment and building services are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage contractors, permits, compliance documentation and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Oversee fire safety systems, emergency preparedness and Health & Safety compliance.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, asset registers and engineering records.
• Work closely with Front Office and Housekeeping to maximise room availability and guest satisfaction.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement across the property.
• Prepare maintenance reports and respond to after‑hours emergencies when required.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the company's staff accommodation, ensuring timely repairs and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced maintenance leader who enjoys solving problems and leading by example.
• Previous experience as a Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager or Senior Maintenance Manager within hospitality, accommodation or commercial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems and mechanical services.
• Excellent understanding of New Zealand Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance budgets and compliance documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• The flexibility to respond to after‑hours emergencies when required.
• Flexibility to work weekend or public holiday.
• Full New Zealand working rights.

Benefits

• Staff meals provided while on shift.
• Uniforms provided, 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.
• Full time 40 hours per week.

Place of employment is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, 6 Earl St Queenstown.

Applicants must hold a valid visa to work in NZ and be able to commit long term to the role.

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.

CV & Cover letter please.