Hospitality Technician

Southern Institute of Technology; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Institute of Technology in Queenstown is seeking a proactive Hospitality Technician to support practical classes at the Queenstown Campus. This 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) role involves purchasing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring hygiene and safety compliance for teaching activities.

You will coordinate with suppliers, assist with budgeting, and keep facilities ready for classes while supporting students and staff in SIT’s hospitality programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality operations or a related environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound computer skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of food safety and health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and prepare resources for practical classes.
• Maintain hospitality equipment and supplies.
• Support food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and consumables.
• Assist with budgeting and financial processes.
• Ensure hospitality facilities are well maintained for teaching activities.

Skills

Hospitality ops experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Job description

Southern Institute of Technology is passionateabout providing quality education andthe best support services to our students and organisation. We are always looking for bright, innovative andsupportive individuals to join us.

Hospitality Technician

Southern Institute of Technology

Queenstown, Otago

Part Time

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking a proactive and organised Hospitality Technician to support the delivery of our hospitality programmes at the Queenstown Campus0.5 FTE (20hrs per week.

In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for purchasing and preparing resources for practical classes, maintaining hospitality equipment and supplies, supporting food hygiene and health and safety requirements, coordinating with suppliers, assisting with budgeting and financial processes, and ensuring hospitality facilities are well maintained and ready for teaching activities.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in hospitality operations or a related environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities
• Sound computer skills and attention to detail
• An understanding of food safety and health and safety requirements
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to student success while supporting a dynamic hospitality teaching environment in Queenstown.
Why Join SIT?
At SIT, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for students and partners around the world. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to SIT's international growth while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in Southland.

Applications close on 13 November 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. Due to the fast-paced nature of our vacancies, close dates may be subject to change.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.