Maintenance Assistant

Are you practical, hands-on, and take pride in keeping facilities looking their best?

Wairakei Resort Taupō is seeking a motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our Engineering team on a part-time, fixed-term contract through to 1 April 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of New Zealand's most iconic resorts, helping maintain our accommodation, public spaces, and guest facilities to a high standard. .

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring Wairakei Resort Taupō is presented to the highest standard for our guests. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will carry out a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and painting tasks across our accommodation, public areas, and resort facilities.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, helping maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our guests and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance across the resort.
• Complete painting, plastering, and finishing work to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests and reported faults.
• Assist with room refurbishments and improvement projects.
• Perform routine inspections to identify maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, gardens, signage, and resort facilities as required.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Support the Engineering team with planned maintenance and larger projects as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked workshop and storage areas.

We're looking for someone who:

* Has previous maintenance, handyman, building, or trade experience

* Has painting experience and can complete painting and finishing work to a high standard..

* Is practical with good problem-solving skills.

* Can work independently and manage their workload.

* Has excellent attention to detail.

* Takes pride in producing quality work.

* Is physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying equipment.

* Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.

* Holds a current full New Zealand driver's licence (preferred).

* Hours for this role are between 7am at 8pm base don a roster system- Weekend work will be included

Please note: Applicants must have legal working rights in New Zealand. This position will not be sponsored. 

Why work for Wairakei Resort Taupo?

• Staff meals provided while on shift

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can earn while you Learn!

• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!

• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.