Working at Lake Ōhau Lodge and Ōhau Snow Fields
Our Mantra - Treat every guest as a valued visitor to our own home.
Lake Ōhau Lodge is an iconic 62 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 Fields being relatively remote (40km 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
Permanent roles available
(Please note that these roles are permanent and do require the applicant to have permanent working rights.)
Culinary Creator
Sous Chef
Support the head chef with the successful delivery of our food style to our guests (including staff meals).
Planning is key at Lake Ohau Lodge. With only one delivery a week you will have to organise a changing three-course kiwi-style meal seven nights a week.
We are not looking for an a la carte chef! We are after someone who loves to cook just as much at home for family and friends.
Dining Room Hero
Front of House team leader / maître d'
Ensure our guests truly feel at home by being fully present as the "master of the house".
Plan and prepare your team to deliver our mantra, before the kitchens delicious and wholesome food.
🍽 Accommodation available.
🛎 Work where the views never quit.
🌿 Fresh mountain air included.
📩 Apply now - your new adventure starts here.
For more information, or to apply e-mail your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Winter Seasonal Roles at Lake Ohau Lodge:
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 [email protected].
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 2026:
Positions Available;
I have selected all staff for this winter, sometimes job offers are not accepted so feel free to email me.
If you do email me an application I will hold on file but will in the meantime not reply.
Please note that the ski season will be starting 27th June and pre-season training will be starting on the 23rd of June.
Mike Neilson, [email protected]
Thank you for your interest, Mike Neilson, General Manager, please apply by emailing me at [email protected]. Please include an introduction, CV and photo.