Working at Lake Ōhau Lodge and Ski Fields.
Lake Ōhau Lodge is an iconic 72 room NZ high country lodge on the shores of Lake Ōhau in the Southern Alps, the headwaters of the Waitaki Valley. The Lodge is unique in its style and we pride ourselves on providing genuine and friendly Kiwi hospitality along with amazing food. We live in an extraordinary natural landscape with a large lake, mountains, river valleys and walking trails on our back door step so if you love the outdoors, one of these positions could be for you. We are a medium to large family run business catering for tours and functions over summer and skiers and snowboarders over winter. We are the Ōhau family and we treat every guest as if they were a guest in our own home. We choose positive and happy people who will work as a team and who will go that extra distance, offering that personal touch to make our guests feel welcome.
With Ōhau Snow Field being relatively remote (30 minutes from the local town and supermarket) we have a variety of staff accommodation and meal packages available. From $90 p/w to $300 p/w.
Lake Ōhau Lodge Employment
Lake Ohau Lodge is always happy to receive your expression of interest for any roles that might be available in the future. To be first to hear about open positions, send a CV with a cover letter outlining your preferred role, and why you would want to work in this remote location to logan@ohau.co.nz.
Current Vacancies
Restaurant Supervisor - Permanent full time - Start date - mid November
Lead the team to deliver outstanding service to our guests for their stay (dinner and breakfast). Must have experience in hospitality with LCQ and Duty managers certificate highly sort after.
Bar Person - permanent - Start date - early November
Working afternoon and evenings, this role requires someone who can poor pints with wine knowledge. It is not a mixologist role, but basic cocktail knowledge is an advantage. Must have LCQ or similar with Duty Managers Certificate (or ability to obtain). Responsible person for a responsible role. Full time hours when combined with restaurant shifts.
General Hand - permanent full time - start date - end November
Responsible for keeping the lodge looking great from behind the scenes, your tasks will extend wide and vary each day depending on many factors. Be adaptable and ready to roll up your sleeves! A trade qualification will be highly advantageous.
To apply for the above roles, email your CV and cover letter to logan@ohau.co.nz.
Ōhau Snow Fields Employment
Ōhau Snow Fields is the original NZ high country boutique snow and ski field situated in the Southern Alps south of Mt Cook. Ōhau has a double chair lift, a platter and a snow mat.
WINTER 2025:
Applications for positions will be accepted from February, 2025.
Enquiries should be addressed to mike@ohau.co.nz
Please note that the ski season will be starting late June and pre-season training will be starting on the 25th of June.
GRADER DRIVER
This is an on call casual position to clear snow from access road as required by mother nature. Definitely experience required. Email Mike or call Craig on 027 4389 771.
Contact details:
If you have an interest in any of Snow Field roles, please send your application and CV to mike@ohau.co.nz .
Thank you for your interest, Mike Neilson, General Manager, please apply by emailing me at mike@ohau.co.nz. Please include an introduction, CV and photo.