Live-In Hostel Assistant Manager: Guest Experience Leader

Cardrona Ski Resort Ltd; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global travel discounts

Recognition programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday leave

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. in Wanaka is seeking an experienced Resort Manager to lead operations across all departments and own the day-to-day resort performance.

You will drive guest and owner satisfaction, manage budgets and KPIs, and build a capable, service‑led team in one of NZ's most spectacular destinations. You will work with regional and corporate teams to implement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance, health and safety, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in hotel or resort operations.
• Strong knowledge of hotel and resort operations and departments.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance and reporting.
• People-first leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of NZ health and safety requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily resort operations across front office, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services.
• Drive guest satisfaction and deliver exceptional owner and guest experiences.
• Manage budgets, financial performance and operational KPIs.
• Build, lead and develop an engaged, high-performing team.
• Partner with regional and corporate teams on initiatives and improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety, and NZ regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hotel/resort operations

Budget management

People-first leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Hands-on leadership

Health & safety knowledge (NZ)

Job description

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Resort Manager to lead operations at our stunning Wanaka property. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a resort, build a high-performing team and create exceptional experiences for our owners and guests in one of New Zealand's most spectacular destinations.

How You'll Shine

In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for the resort's overall performance and day-to-day operations. You will lead across all departments, drive strong operational and financial outcomes, and foster a welcoming, service-led culture that reflects our brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily resort operations across front office, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services
• Driving guest satisfaction and delivering consistently exceptional owner and guest experiences
• Managing budgets, financial performance and operational KPIs
• Building, leading and developing an engaged, high-performing team
• Partnering with regional and corporate teams to implement business initiatives and improvements
• Maintaining strong relationships with owners, local partners and key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and New Zealand regulatory requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and overall resort performance

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership experience within hotel or resort operations
• Strong operational knowledge across key accommodation departments
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance and reporting
• A confident, people-first leadership style and the ability to build engaged teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach and genuine passion for hospitality
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety and hospitality requirements would be advantageous

How You'll Be Rewarded

• Career development and growth opportunities within a global organisation
• Hotel and resort discounts across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contribution
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Birthday leave

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.