Maintenance Manager

EVT Connect Hospitality; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG Employee Benefit Programs from Day

Live and work in Queenstown

Job summary

EVT Connect Hospitality is hiring a Maintenance Manager for voco Queenstown, a landmark hotel in central Queenstown. You will lead the engineering and maintenance function, ensuring asset protection, compliance and guest-ready facilities while driving sustainability and cost control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop preventive programs, manage contractors, oversee capital works and safety requirements, and partner with leaders to support operations and guest experience in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance leadership or management role.
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, accommodation or commercial property environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building services, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, projects and budgets.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the hotel maintenance team.
• Support team capability through training, mentoring and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with department leaders to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Manage all day‑to‑day engineering and maintenance activities.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs across plant, equipment and hotel infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain asset condition and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building management systems.
• Support refurbishment projects and capital expenditure works.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable New Zealand health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness and risk management initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting and capital planning.
• Manage maintenance expenditure effectively.
• Monitor utility consumption and energy performance.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental best practices.

Job description

About EVT Connect Hospitality

Don’t just function, flourish with EVT Connect Hospitality.

EVT Connect Hospitality delivers best-in‑class hotel management solutions across Australia and New Zealand, supporting leading hotel brands through operational excellence, commercial performance, talent development, guest experience and asset optimisation. We are passionate about developing our people and creating environments where both our teams and hotels thrive.

About voco Queenstown

Located in the heart of Queenstown, voco Queenstown is part of the globally recognised IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Positioned on the corner of Stanley and Sydney Streets, the hotel offers premium accommodation, vibrant dining experiences and exceptional hospitality in one of New Zealand's most sought‑after tourism destinations.

At voco, we are known for being reliably different; combining the reassurance of a trusted global brand with a warm, individual and thoughtful guest experience.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at voco Queenstown.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, compliance, asset protection and operational reliability of the hotel. You will oversee preventative maintenance programs, contractor management, capital works, sustainability initiatives and compliance requirements while ensuring our facilities remain safe, efficient and guest-ready at all times.

This is an exciting opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys balancing strategic asset management with hands‑on operational leadership in a dynamic hotel environment.

This is a permanent full‑time position with a minimum and maximum guaranteed hours of 40 per week. The salary for this position is $75000-95000 per annum and the role is based in Corner of Stanley Street and Sydney Street, in Queenstown Central, New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop the hotel maintenance team.
• Support team capability through training, mentoring and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with department leaders to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Manage all day‑to‑day engineering and maintenance activities.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs across plant, equipment and hotel infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain asset condition and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building management systems.
• Support refurbishment projects and capital expenditure works.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable New Zealand health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness and risk management initiatives.

Financial & Sustainability Management

• Assist with budgeting and capital planning.
• Manage maintenance expenditure effectively.
• Monitor utility consumption and energy performance.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental best practices.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance leadership or management role.
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, accommodation or commercial property environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building services, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, projects and budgets.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong organisational ability.

Highly Regarded

• Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building services or a related discipline preferred but not essential.
• Experience within globally branded hotels or international hospitality environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy management programs.

Why Join EVT Connect Hospitality?

• Work for a growing hospitality management company across Australia and New Zealand.
• Join a globally recognised IHG branded hotel.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment.
• EVT Perks and IHG Employee Benefit Programs from Day One
• Live and work in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand.

Employment Information

This is a full‑time permanent position based in Queenstown, New Zealand.