Permanent Part-Time Manager / Housekeeper

Fern and Thistle NZ; Benhar; On-site; NZD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Other perks may also be available

Job summary

Fern and Thistle NZ – Benhar, Otago seeks a reliable Permanent Part-Time Manager / Housekeeper to run day-to-day operations of the historic property. You’ll manage on-roster days, assist with housekeeping, and support guest services with weekend work during peak periods.

Responsibilities include cleaning, room preparation, guest check-ins, and coordinating with events. This hands-on role values organisation, initiative, and a professional, welcoming approach to guests.

Qualifications

• Reliable, trustworthy, and honest.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent guest communication and professional demeanor.
• Organised and able to maintain high standards on busy days.
• Willing to work regular weekend shifts.
• Ideally based within Balclutha or ~10 minutes from Benhar.
• Experience in accommodation, hospitality, housekeeping, or similar roles; management experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the property on rostered manager days.
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Prepare rooms and beds for guest arrivals.
• Ensure rooms and property presentation meets high standards.
• Manage guest communications, check-ins, and requests.
• Support housekeeping schedules, supplies, and stock.
• Assist with events, whole-house bookings, and special requests.
• Prioritise tasks and respond to issues promptly.
• Handle general property duties as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Independent

Time management

Guest communication

Organised

Job description

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Fern and Thistle NZ – Benhar, South Island

Fern & Thistle | Benhar, Otago

Fern & Thistle is looking for a reliable, hands-on Permanent Part-Time Manager / Housekeeper to join us at our historic accommodation and events property in Benhar.

This is not a casual position. We are looking for someone who can take real responsibility for the day-to-day running and presentation of the property while also being prepared to roll up their sleeves and help with housekeeping.

The role includes 2 rostered manager days per week, along with additional paid hours for housekeeping, cleaning, guest support, room preparation, and other property duties as required.

Weekend availability is an important part of this role, with a significant amount of weekend work required, particularly during our busy summer and autumn periods.

About the Role

This is a varied and fast-paced position combining property management, guest services, and hands-on housekeeping. No two days will necessarily look the same, so we need someone who is organised, practical and confident managing their own workload.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the property on your rostered manager days
• Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, shared areas, and event spaces
• Making beds and preparing rooms for guest arrivals
• Ensuring rooms and the wider property are presented to a high standard
• Managing guest communication, check-ins, enquiries, and requests
• Supporting housekeeping schedules, supplies, and stock
• Assisting with events, whole-house bookings, and special requests
• Prioritising tasks and responding to issues as they arise
• Helping with general property duties wherever required

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Extremely reliable, trustworthy, and honest
• Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently
• Experienced in a fast-paced working environment
• An excellent time manager who can prioritise and juggle multiple tasks
• Hands-on and happy to move between managing and housekeeping duties
• Friendly, professional, and confident dealing with guests
• Practical, organised and a good communicator
• Able to maintain high standards, even during busy periods
• Flexible and available for regular weekend work, particularly over summer and autumn
• Ideally based in Balclutha or within approximately 10 minutes' drive of Benhar
• Experienced in accommodation, hospitality, housekeeping, cleaning, or a similar role – management experience would be an advantage
• 2 rostered manager days per week
• Additional paid hours available for housekeeping and other duties
• Regular weekend work will be required
• Pay based on experience and level of responsibility
• Free coffee
• Other perks may also be available

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in creating a welcoming, well-presented experience for guests.