Facilities Maintenance | Shotover Jet

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shotover Jet in Queenstown is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance team member for a fixed-term summer season (Oct 2026–May 2027). You’ll help keep gardens, lawns and landscaped areas looking their best in a busy tourism locale.

Join a supportive team, enjoy varied outdoor work, and contribute to a welcoming environment for visitors and staff. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather, manage time effectively and take pride in a job well done.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, gardening, grounds or maintenance work
• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Can work independently and manage their time effectively
• Has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in their work
• Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Maintaining gardens, lawns, trees and landscaped areas
• Mowing, line trimming, weeding and planting
• Water blasting and site presentation work
• Assisting with general grounds and facilities maintenance
• Supporting the upkeep, cleanliness and safety of the property

Skills

Landscaping

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Time management

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

October 2026 - May 2027 (Fixed Term) | Queenstown

Love being outdoors? Take pride in creating beautiful spaces? Join the team at Shotover Jet and spend your summer working in one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism locations.

We're looking for a hands-on, motivated Grounds Maintenance team member to help keep our facilities and surrounding environment looking their absolute best during our busy summer season. From landscaping and garden care through to general site maintenance and presentation, you'll play an important role in ensuring our property is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for both visitors and our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in a job well done, and prefers being out in the fresh air rather than behind a desk.

What's in it for you?

• Work at one of Queenstown's most iconic locations
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same
• Be part of a supportive team and positive culture
• Spend your summer working outdoors in a spectacular setting
• Gain experience with a leading New Zealand tourism operator
• What you'll be doing
• Maintaining gardens, lawns, trees and landscaped areas
• Mowing, line trimming, weeding and planting
• Water blasting and site presentation work
• Assisting with general grounds and facilities maintenance
• Supporting the upkeep, cleanliness and safety of the property

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience in landscaping, gardening, grounds or maintenance work
• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Can work independently and manage their time effectively
• Has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in their work
• Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic

If you're looking for an active summer role with great variety, stunning surroundings and the opportunity to work for a business that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks, including reference checks and a drug and alcohol test, as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.