At Copthorne Hotel & Resorts Lakefront Queenstown, your career starts with a view. As part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, we combine breathtaking scenery with a vibrant, supportive culture. Living by our values, we offer staff benefits, development opportunities, and a team that celebrates success. Discover A Thousand Ways of Happiness in Queenstown’s heart.
We’re seeking a Maintenance Supervisor - a hands-on, solutions-focused lead who keeps our hotel safe, efficient, and looking its best.
The role:
You’ll own our preventative maintenance plan, respond quickly to faults, and keep the building compliant and guest ready. From coordinating contractors and scheduling planned works, to managing records, budgets and energy-saving initiatives, you’ll be the go-to for a smooth and safe hotel operation.
What you bring:
Must have valid working rights for New Zealand and want to commit to the role and company long term.
We’re seeking a Maintenance Supervisor - a hands-on, solutions-focused lead who keeps our hotel safe, efficient, and looking its best.
The role:
You’ll own our preventative maintenance plan, respond quickly to faults, and keep the building compliant and guest ready. From coordinating contractors and scheduling planned works, to managing records, budgets and energy-saving initiatives, you’ll be the go-to for a smooth and safe hotel operation.
What you bring:
- Trade background (building/painting/plastering/general maintenance) or strong multi-trade experience in hotels/complex buildings
- Experience leading a skilled maintenance team
- Proven track record running preventative maintenance, compliance schedules, contractor supervision, and small projects
- Calm under pressure, organised, and detail-driven - you prioritise smartly, work independently, and communicate clearly with teams and suppliers
- Solid H&S knowledge (HSWA), emergency readiness, and a safety-first mindset
- Comfortable with maintenance systems/admin (work orders, asset registers, budgets) and basic PC skills (MS. Office)
- Flexibility for weekend and after-hours callouts when necessary; full NZ driver license preferred
- Daily variety in an environment where your impact is visible
- Career progression through training and development
- Hotel discounts, meals on duty, and Southern Cross health insurance discount
- Supportive, high-performing team with clear standards and modern tools
Must have valid working rights for New Zealand and want to commit to the role and company long term.