Maintenance Officer

JobSpace; Otago; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised private health insurance

Discounted hotel stays across AU, Fiji

Discounted hotel stays in New Zealand

Immediate start

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. Wanaka is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to keep resort facilities, plant and building systems reliable. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and efficiency in a busy hospitality environment.

With a minimum 3 years in facilities maintenance and strong English skills, you will help maintain guest experiences and support refurbishment projects while complying with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in facilities maintenance or NZQCF-qualified equivalent.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.
• Experience maintaining building services, plant, equipment and infrastructure.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair resort buildings, plant and equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to improve asset reliability.
• Maintain building services including pumps, pool plant and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist works.
• Complete inspections and document maintenance in MEX CMMS.
• Maintain records of repairs and asset history.
• Support refurbishment projects and safety compliance.
• Work with resort teams to minimise guest disruption.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

English fluency

Building services knowledge

Independence & teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

NZQCF qualification or above

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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. Go where no two days are the same!

Discover a career fuelled by possibility at Travel + Leisure Co. Club Wyndham Wanaka currently has an opportunity for an experienced hands on Maintenance Officer to join the team! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hands on Maintenance Officer who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems and ensuring facilities, plant and equipment operate safely and reliably. Working within our resort environment, you will play an important role in maintaining our buildings, infrastructure and operational systems while supporting an exceptional guest experience. Fulltime position available.

How You'll Be Rewarded

• Minimum of 30 hours per week
• $31.01 per hour
• Immediate start
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
• Supportive work environment

How You'll Shine

As our Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of resort facilities, equipment and building systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs across resort buildings, plant and equipment.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance activities to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting building services including pumps, pool plant, hot water systems, HVAC systems and other mechanical equipment.
• Coordinating and liaising with external contractors undertaking specialist maintenance and compliance works.
• Completing inspections, maintenance tasks and technical documentation using our maintenance management system (MEX).
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, servicing and asset history.
• Supporting refurbishment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company standards and legislative requirements.

You will be a practical problem solver who takes pride in delivering quality maintenance outcomes. You will enjoy investigating issues, finding solutions and contributing to the long-term reliability of our resort assets.

You will also work closely with Resort Management and operational departments including Housekeeping, Front Office and Food & Beverage to minimise disruption and maintain an outstanding guest experience.

What You'll Bring

To be considered for this great opportunity it is essential that you have the following skills and attributes:

• At least 3 years relevant work experience or; a relevant qualification or above of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, technical maintenance, engineering support or a similar role
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience maintaining building services, plant, equipment and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, plumbing systems, pool plant, HVAC or similar equipment.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and communicate technical requirements.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system such as MEX is desirable.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

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 ********@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.