Host / Housekeeper

Hakalodge; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Wellbeing app access

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Haka House Hostels is seeking a Part-Time Host / Housekeeper to help create a welcoming, vibrant vibe across our backpacker hostels in New Zealand. You will assist with guest experiences, housekeeping, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness, with evening and weekend shifts on a rotating roster.

The role suits someone who loves travel, has great time management and communication skills, and can bring positive energy to a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hostels or hotels is a bonus but not essential.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Passionate about travel and Aotearoa.
• Holds a valid NZ passport or work visa.

Responsibilities

• Be a part-time host and housekeeper; evenings and weekends; rotating roster; 30 hours per week.
• Housekeeping duties and guest liaison.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of common areas.

Skills

Positive energy

Time management

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Travel enthusiasm

NZ passport or work visa

Job description

Love travel, people, and creating unforgettable experiences? Join the award-winning Haka House Hostels as a Part-Time Host / Housekeeper and help bring our vibrant, welcoming vibe to life!

Advert:

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences? Do you have a keen eye for detail and love working in a vibrant, people-focused environment? Haka House Hostels is on the lookout for a Host / Housekeeper to join our awesome team!

Haka House Hostels is a multi-award-winning group of backpacker hostels, proudly leading the way in New Zealand’s hostel scene. We’re all about warm welcomes, top-tier service, and creating a home away from home for every traveler who walks through our doors.

Our properties set the standard for backpacker accommodation, and it’s our passionate, enthusiastic, and intuitive team that brings the Haka House vibe to life.

We’re after someone who:

• Brings positive energy and a can-do attitude (experience in hostels or hotels is a bonus, but not essential!)
• Has excellent time management and communication skills
• Is passionate about travel and Aotearoa
• Has a sharp eye for detail and takes pride in their work
• Can work evenings and weekends (minimum 30 hours per week on a rotating roster)
• Holds a valid NZ passport or work visa

What You’ll Get

• A competitive hourly rate
• Opportunities to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Access to wellbeing support via our dedicated app
• A supportive, fun, and inclusive team culture