On-Site Motel Minder & Manager

Wolfbrook Property Management; Kaikōura; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfbrook Accommodation is seeking a full-time On-Site Manager (Contractor) to run day-to-day operations of our Waterfront Apartments and Beach Motel in Kaikōura. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing guest experience, staff, bookings, payments, revenue and compliance.

You will manage reservations on Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com and PriceGenie, adjust rates for yield, oversee Seekom, and report monthly occupancy and revenue to the owner.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing motels, hotels, or multi-site short-stay accommodation.
• Desirable: First Aid Certificate, Gas, Hazardous Substances and Chemical Training.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and guest services, including check-in/check-out, payments, and a premium experience.
• Oversee reservations and listings across platforms to maximise occupancy and revenue.
• Monitor and adjust room rates to optimise yield.
• Manage motel website and social media channels with up-to-date content.
• Provide monthly occupancy, revenue and budget reports to the business owner.
• Hire, train and manage staff to agreed standards, ensuring strong service delivery.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and liaise with tours and activities to drive bookings.
• Oversee booking system (Seekom) and respond to guest enquiries promptly.
• Step in for cleaning, laundry and grounds maintenance when required.
• Ensure appropriate cover during periods of leave and select replacement manager as needed.

Skills

Guest experience

Staff management

Budgeting

Revenue/yield management

Tools

Seekom

Airbnb

Expedia

Booking.com

Job description

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Wolfbrook Accommodation is seeking a full-time On-Site Manager (Contractor) to run day-to-day operations of our busy Waterfront Apartments and Beach Motel in Kaikōura.
With 27 properties across two prime waterfront sites, this is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage everything from guest experience to staff, bookings, payments, revenue and compliance.

This is not a standard motel manager position - it's a full-scope operational contract for an ambitious hospitality professional who thrives on autonomy, variety and delivering 5-star standards.

Responsibilities

Manage reception and guest services, including check-in/check-out, collecting and reconciling payments, and ensuring a premium customer experience.

Oversee reservations and listings across third-party platforms (Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com, PriceGenie) to maximise occupancy and revenue (REVPAR).

Monitor and adjust room rates to optimise yield.

Manage motel website and social media channels with engaging, up-to-date content.

Provide monthly occupancy, revenue and budget reports to the business owner.

Hire, train and manage staff to agreed standards, ensuring strong service delivery.

Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.

Liaise with local tours, activities and event organisers to enhance guest experience and drive bookings.

Manage hire and upkeep of on-site e-scooters and e-bikes.

Order and stock-take supplies, minimising waste.

Oversee booking system (Seekom) and respond to all guest enquiries and feedback in a timely manner.

Step in personally for cleaning, laundry and grounds maintenance when required.

Ensure appropriate cover during periods of leave (replacement manager to be approved by the Company).

Proven experience managing motels, hotels, or multi-site short-stay accommodation.

Strong commercial acumen - confident with budgets, reporting and yield management.

Skilled in online booking platforms, social media and modern property management systems (Seekom experience a plus).

Leadership experience with the ability to recruit, train and manage staff.

Hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused - happy to step in wherever needed.

Excellent communication and guest relations skills with a natural customer-first mindset.

Ability to work independently, with resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable: current First Aid Certificate, Gas, Hazardous Substances and Chemical Training.

Full-time contractor role with scope to shape operations and make the role your own.

Competitive monthly contract fee.

A varied role where no two days are the same - from revenue management to guest experience.

The opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealand's most stunning coastal towns.

Support from Wolfbrook's wider accommodation and property network.