Labourer

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Join the Hermitage Hotel’s maintenance and project team as a labourer at Aoraki Mount Cook for 3 months with potential extension. You’ll perform general labour, site clearing, water blasting, landscaping, and basic construction support, while operating tools per SOPs and maintaining high health and safety standards. Key requirements include at least six months’ experience, a full clean NZ driver’s license or international equivalent, conversational English, and a proactive, adaptable, professional attitude with strong communication. The role offers 90 hours per fortnight, pay of $25–$27 per hour, accommodation, and perks after eight weeks. To apply, tailor your CV to show practical maintenance and teamwork, and confirm your willingness to live on site and embrace seasonal work in a national park.

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For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team see every aspect the of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.


We are looking for a labourer for maintenance and project team to join us for 3 months and undertake extensive general labouring work which may include clearing sites, water blasting, landscaping, basic construction support, site preparation including clearing debris, levelling ground, and setting up work area.
What you will be doing
• General labour and maintenance tasks as directed.
• Operating and maintaining all tools and machinery as outlined in department SOPs.
• Ensuring a high standard of health, safety and hygiene is maintained.
What you will bring to the role
• Six months experience or more
• A confident and safe driver, you hold a full clean NZ Driver’s license or international equivalent.
• Conversational English language skills required.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize.
• A strong desire to strive for excellence.
The role and benefits
• Fulltime permanent position: min 90 hours a fortnight working 7am - 5pm, potentially reducing to 7:30-4:30 over winter.
• Hourly rate is $25 - $27 depending on experience.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel after first eight weeks service.
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Opportunities to grow, develop and upskill, along with working in other departments to broaden your experience.
• Accommodation at reasonable rent in a twin room including power, and Wi-Fi.


At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you're interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park, there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.