Hotel Maintenance Manager - Lead Engineering & Asset Care

EVT Connect Hospitality; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

EVT Connect Hospitality is hiring a Maintenance Manager for voco Queenstown, a landmark hotel in central Queenstown. You will lead the engineering and maintenance function, ensuring asset protection, compliance and guest-ready facilities while driving sustainability and cost control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop preventive programs, manage contractors, oversee capital works and safety requirements, and partner with leaders to support operations and guest experience in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance leadership or management role.
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, accommodation or commercial property environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building services, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, projects and budgets.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the hotel maintenance team.
• Support team capability through training, mentoring and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with department leaders to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Manage all day‑to‑day engineering and maintenance activities.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs across plant, equipment and hotel infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain asset condition and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building management systems.
• Support refurbishment projects and capital expenditure works.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable New Zealand health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness and risk management initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting and capital planning.
• Manage maintenance expenditure effectively.
• Monitor utility consumption and energy performance.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental best practices.

Job description

EVT Connect Hospitality is hiring a Maintenance Manager for voco Queenstown, a landmark hotel in central Queenstown. You will lead the engineering and maintenance function, ensuring asset protection, compliance and guest-ready facilities while driving sustainability and cost control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop preventive programs, manage contractors, oversee capital works and safety requirements, and partner with leaders to support operations and guest experience in a