Housekeeping Supervisor

Hind Management; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Staff discounts

Training and development

Staff recognition events

Job summary

Hind Management, owner of Sudima Christchurch City Hotel, is seeking a Part-time Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our room attendants and maintain high cleanliness standards. This role anchors daily operations and demands hands-on involvement with cleaning tasks, staffing, and quality checks.

You will schedule shifts, train staff, monitor rooms and public areas, and respond to guest requests. This position requires strong leadership, communication, stamina, and a commitment to safety, hygiene and

Qualifications

• Experience as Room Attendant or in housekeeping supervision.
• Hands‑on cleaning and maintenance experience in large organisations.
• Strong organisational and team management abilities.
• Ability to lead the team, train staff and cover shifts as needed.
• Flexible with hospitality rosters and 7‑day operation.

Responsibilities

• Train housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Oversee staff on a daily basis.
• Check rooms and common areas for cleanliness.
• Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
• Establish and educate staff on cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene standards.
• Motivate team members and resolve on‑the‑job issues.
• Respond to customer complaints and special requests.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning products stock.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas.
• Assist the room attendants when required.

Skills

Room Attendant

Housekeeping Team Leader

Housekeeping Supervisor

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Roster management

Job description

About The Role - Te mahi

We are looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our team of room attendants and ensure we provide excellent customer service.

Housekeeping Supervisor responsibilities include organizing employee shifts, training and motivating team members and checking private and public areas for cleanliness. This is a hands on role where you will be part of the team attending to guest rooms.

To be successful in this role, you should have a good understanding of sanitation regulations and team management abilities. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observation, and interpersonal skills. This role could be ideal for someone looking to take their next step in their housekeeping career.

Ultimately, you will help ensure our daily housekeeping operations run smoothly and that guests are satisfied.

This is a permanent, part‑time role minimum of 30 hours per week based at Sudima Christchurch City Hotel.

Responsibilities:

• Train housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Oversee staff on a daily basis.
• Check rooms and common areas, including stairways and lounge areas, for cleanliness.
• Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
• Establish and educate staff on cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene standards.
• Motivate team members and resolve any issues that occur on the job.
• Respond to customer complaints and special requests.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning products stock.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas.
• Assisting the room attendants when required.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

• Work experience as a Room Attendant, Housekeeping Team Leader, Housekeeping Supervisor or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks for large organizations.
• Excellent organizational and team management skills.
• Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job.
• Proven ability in leading a team.
• Assist with training and developing the team to achieve hotel standards.
• A high level of organisation, time management and problem-solving skills.
• We are looking for someone who is flexible with their availability – to be successful, you will need to be able to work a typical hospitality roster and that means covering all shifts across a 7-day rotating roster

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Staff discounts at our hotels, restaurants and spas across our network
• Staff, family and friends rates at our hotels
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management,the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars,and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well‑being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office ([phone] or email our Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued