Seasonal Hospitality Worker

KiwiQuest; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

KiwiQuest is seeking seasonal hospitality staff to support Larnach Castle during the October-to-May summer season in Dunedin. Roles include housekeeping, visitor assistance and tours.

You will maintain guest rooms and public areas, assist visitors with castle history, and help across departments as needed. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is essential; prior hospitality experience is a plus but not required. Casu al seasonal contracts run October to May. Hours vary by role.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and positive attitude.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility for weekends, public holidays and busy periods.
• Attention to detail and pride in housekeeping work.
• Previous hospitality or tourism experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest rooms, bathrooms and shared accommodation areas
• Support Gatehouse and visitor-area operations
• Assist visitors and provide castle history tours
• Perform general cleaning, restocking and basic maintenance
• Support other departments as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Housekeeping

Hospitality experience

Job description

Hospitality & Food Service $23.5 - 28.2/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 6/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 4/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Provides seasonal housekeeping, visitor support, guiding and general operational assistance at Larnach Castle during its October-to-May summer season.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest rooms, bathrooms and shared accommodation areas
• Support Gatehouse and visitor-area operations
• Assist visitors and provide castle history tours
• Perform general cleaning, restocking and basic maintenance
• Support other departments as required

Requirements

• Friendly, reliable and positive attitude
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility for weekends, public holidays and busy periods
• Attention to detail and pride in housekeeping work
• Previous hospitality or tourism experience is helpful but not essential
• Casual seasonal contracts running approximately October to May
• Multiple seasonal work streams including housekeeping, general assistance and tours
• Opportunity to work in a historic visitor attraction
• Hours vary according to role and operational requirements