Maintenance Manager

Hakalodge; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Flexi-time

Travel across NZ

Job summary

Haka House in Auckland is seeking a Building Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead our maintenance across multiple hostels nationwide. You will manage a small team, coordinate contractors, and partner with Operations to keep properties safe, comfortable, and running smoothly for guests and staff.

We expect 5+ years in a similar leadership role, a trade background is a plus, and solid knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar maintenance leadership role, ideally across hostels, hotels or multi-site facilities.
• A trade background or relevant qualification is a real plus.
• Solid knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and what it means day to day.
• A knack for leading people who aren't always in the same room as you.
• High standards, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm when something goes sideways.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating our maintenance team and contractors across all Haka House sites
• Planning and managing maintenance budgets, and getting a good deal on spare parts
• Building out a proactive maintenance programme, so we're fixing things before they break
• Coordinating bigger repairs and building projects, and keeping the paperwork tidy for Head Office
• Playing a key role on our Health and Safety Committee, and making sure every site meets its obligations
• Finding smarter, more cost-effective ways to keep our buildings in top shape

Skills

Maintenance leadership

People leadership

Budget management

Health and safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Trade background or relevant qualification

Job description

Building Maintenance & Facilities Manager

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Love hands-on leadership, being on the move, and making spaces shine? Join a fast-growing brand redefining the hostel experience across Aotearoa!

About Us

At Haka House, we're all about adventurous travel for the free-spirited. Our network of thirteen hostels and a restaurant stretches from the Bay of Islands to Wānaka, welcoming travellers from around the world. Behind every great guest experience is a property that runs smoothly, from hot showers and warm rooms to functional kitchens and secure facilities. That's where our Maintenance team comes in, helping ensure every Haka House property is safe, comfortable, and ready for adventure.

About the Role

We're looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead property maintenance across our hostels nationwide. You'll ensure our hostels remain safe, comfortable, and operating smoothly for both guests and staff. You'll lead a small team based across the North and South Islands and work closely with our Operations team to minimise disruption across our properties.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating our maintenance team and contractors across all Haka House sites
• Planning and managing maintenance budgets, and getting a good deal on spare parts
• Building out a proactive maintenance programme, so we're fixing things before they break
• Coordinating bigger repairs and building projects, and keeping the paperwork tidy for Head Office
• Playing a key role on our Health and Safety Committee, and making sure every site meets its obligations
• Finding smarter, more cost-effective ways to keep our buildings in top shape

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in a similar maintenance leadership role, ideally across hostels, hotels or multi-site facilities
• A trade background or relevant qualification is a real plus
• Solid knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and what it means day to day
• A knack for leading people who aren't always in the same room as you
• High standards, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm when something goes sideways
• A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through

What We Offer

• A permanent role with flexi-time, based at our Auckland HQ
• The chance to look after some of New Zealand's most-loved hostels, from Paihia to Wanaka
• A close-knit, down-to-earth team that backs each other
• Regular travel to our sites around the country (yes, that's Queenstown and Lake Tekapo too)

If you're practical, proactive, and passionate about creating great spaces, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Haka House whānau and play a key role in keeping our properties safe, comfortable, and ready for every adventure.

Haka House is proudly Aotearoa-owned and operated. We're a whānau that backs each other, keeps it real, and always strives to be better.

Closing Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026