UH 2026 Lodge Returners

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Trojan Holdings is seeking Seasoned Lodge Returners to join Ultimate Hikes on-site team in Queenstown, F7, for full time seasonal work supporting Milford and Routeburn Tracks. You’ll help deliver unforgettable guest experiences from private lodges amid Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, while upholding the Tiaki Promise and strong safety practices. The role rewards reliability, hospitality flair, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in remote locations with long hours and variable schedules. To apply, tailor your CV to hospitality and guest service, include evidence of safety training and environmental stewardship, and share concrete examples of working well under pressure. Highlight local knowledge, a passion for nature, and references.

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Ultimate Hikes are the exclusive operators of multi day guided walks on the famous Milford & Routeburn Tracks. The tracks are New Zealand's most iconic of the Great Walks, and along with the Greenstone Track, showcase the majestic nature of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. We combine the opportunity to inhabit these great locations and challenging hiking tracks with the comfort of private lodges and unique hospitality in the most remote of locations. Over the season we employ a range of people who work together to make our guided walks the most memorable experience for our guests.


Rejoin our team to create unforgettable guest experiences in stunning locations!


Ultimate Hikes are guardians of the environment we operate in. We are leaders in the safety and education of visitors to the region and we are responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the people who live and work there on our behalf.
We take this commitment very seriously and pledge that everything we do will be in keeping with our own Tiaki Promise - caring for people and place.