Housekeeper

RGIT Australia; Gibbston; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on wine

Spa and restaurant dining discounts

Job summary

Gibbston Valley Wines in Gibbston, Otago, New Zealand is hiring a Housekeeper for a permanent full-time role (minimum 30 hours/week). You will clean guest villas, restaurant, spa and public areas to a high standard, manage linen and restock amenities to welcome guests.

We seek candidates with at least 1 year of housekeeping experience, sharp attention to detail, reliable weekend availability, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of housekeeping experience in hospitality.
• Sharp eye for detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work weekends/public holidays.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest villas, restaurant, spa and public areas to a high standard.
• Collect and sort linen for laundering.
• Restock guest amenities and supplies per service standards.
• Deliver towels or items to guest rooms on request.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks (carpet steaming, spring clean).
• Maintain a welcoming and peaceful guest atmosphere.

Skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Time management

Flexible schedule

Job description

Gibbston, Otago 9384, New Zealand NZ$27 - NZ$28

Full-time Permanent Associate

Description

At Gibbston Valley, we’re more than just a winery, we are a place where guests come to unwind, reconnect, and experience the very best of the region. Surrounded by vines, our Cellar Door, Wine Cave, Restaurant, Spa, and Lodge offer visitors a unique taste of genuine kiwi hospitality.

We live by our values: Care Always | Grow Together | Craft with Purpose | Honour the Land

About the role:

• Permanent Full-time – Minimum of 30 hours a week
• Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
• $27.00 to $28.00 depending on the experience

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team. As Housekeeper, you play a key role in shaping that experience. Your care, attention to detail, and pride in presentation help create spaces where guests feel truly relaxed and at home. This role is more than cleaning - it’s about setting the tone for comfort, quality, and connection from the moment guests arrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Clean guest villas, restaurant, spa, and public areas to a consistently high standard
• Collect and sort linen for laundering
• Restock guest amenities and supplies per service standard
• Deliver towels or other items to guest rooms upon request
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks (e.g. carpet steaming, spring clean)
• Maintain positive guest interactions and help create a welcoming, peaceful atmosphere

About you:

• Have at least 1 year of housekeeping experience (hotel, lodge, or resort preferred)
• Possess a sharp eye for detail and high cleanliness standards
• Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working weekends/public holidays
• Demonstrate strong time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (fluency in English).
• Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
• A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD

If you love working in a stunning natural environment this could be your next move.

Why you will love working for us:

• Work in a luxury, award-winning environment in a breathtaking vineyard setting alongside one of Central Otago's most iconic brands
• A tight knit, supportive team culture driven by shared values
• Generous staff discounts on wine, spa and restaurant dining

If you’re ready to work somewhere truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re grateful for the interest in joining the Gibbston Valley Wines team. As we receive a high number of applications, we’ll be in touch only with shortlisted candidates.

To be eligible for consideration, you must be based in New Zealand, and legally able to work here. We are not able to sponsor for this role.

Company Overview

At Gibbston Valley, our teams are deeply passionate about this exceptional place. We thrive on having fun and sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with every visitor. Our makers infuse each Gibbston Valley wine bottle with passion and personality. From handpicking whole bunches of organically grown grapes to foot-macerating the fruit, they employ traditional and sustainable techniques to craft every vintage with care. This commitment, harmonising with the region’s soil, sun, frost, and rain, captures the distinctive essence of Gibbston Valley’s unique terroir.