Receptionist

Scenic Hotel Group; Haast; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Scenic Hotel Group in Haast, West Coast, is seeking a friendly receptionist for a fixed-term summer contract. Work 30 hours per week, with guaranteed shifts and a competitive hourly rate. You will greet guests, assist with check-ins/outs, handle reservations, answer inquiries, and keep reception areas tidy.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in a similar role and strong verbal communication skills. This seasonal role offers a chance to experience New Zealand’s remote West Coast hospitality

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting guests with check-in/check-out.
• Handling reservations and daily reservation management.
• Responding to guest inquiries and sharing local attraction information.
• Maintaining clean reception and public areas.
• Managing administrative duties, including mail handling.

Skills

Guest service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

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.

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Summer Season: August 2026 - April 2027
Hours: Guaranteed 30 hours per week
Rate: $26.50 per hour
Remote Location: West Coast -26 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Haast
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Haast:
https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/haast/heartland-hotel-haast/
Come join our Front Office Team in the beautiful and remote Haast, on the West Coast for the summer!

Is This Your Ideal Role?

If you're all about creating awesome guest experiences, love working with people, and prefer a job where you won't be sitting behind a desk all day, while also enjoying tasks like meeting and greeting guests, assisting with check-ins and check-outs, advising on reservations, managing daily reservations, responding to guest inquiries, sharing local attraction info, and even keeping our reception and public areas spick and span – then this hotel receptionist job might just be your perfect match.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting guests with check-in/check-out.
• Handling reservations and providing daily reservation management.
• Responding to guest inquiries and sharing local attraction information.
• Maintaining clean and tidy reception and public areas.
• Managing administrative duties, including mail handling.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

• A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role, and
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?

We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.

• We Do IT: Now, Right, Together, and Sustainably
• Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences
• Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality.
• Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts our work and guest experiences.
• Sustainably: We're fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.

For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/