Lux Spa Therapist — NZ's #1 Resort Spa

Gibbston Valley Winery; Gibbston; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on lodge stays

Staff discounts on spa treatments

Staff discounts on restaurant dining

Staff discounts on cellar door wines

Staff discounts on retail wines

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, part of Gibbston Valley Wines, invites applications for a Spa Therapist to deliver massage, beauty and relaxation treatments in a luxury vineyard setting near Central Otago.

You will work a rotating roster with weekends, provide guest-focused service, maintain spa operations, and promote services and retail. This role requires a massage qualification or 3+ years spa experience, and NZ working eligibility.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Massage Therapy (or equivalent), or minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a spa environment.
• A genuine passion for guest care, health, and holistic wellbeing.
• A calm, professional, and confident manner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and precise time management.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in beauty therapy treatments (advantageous, but not essential)
• Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
• Reliable transport to reach Gibbston Valley 25 mins from Queenstown CBD.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of massage, beauty, and relaxation treatments
• Creating a warm, professional, guest-focused environment
• Supporting daily spa operations (cleanliness, scheduling, stock control, compliance)
• Promoting spa services, packages, and retail products
• Providing personalised recommendations to enhance each guest’s visit
• This role is more than treatments - it’s about creating meaningful moments.

Skills

Guest care & wellbeing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Beauty therapy experience

Communication skills

Education

Massage Therapy qualification or equivalent

3+ years spa experience

Job description

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, part of Gibbston Valley Wines, invites applications for a Spa Therapist to deliver massage, beauty and relaxation treatments in a luxury vineyard setting near Central Otago.

You will work a rotating roster with weekends, provide guest-focused service, maintain spa operations, and promote services and retail. This role requires a massage qualification or 3+ years spa experience, and NZ working eligibility.