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 [email protected].
Current Vacancies
Caretaker / Handyman:
About the Role
This job requires you to handle general maintenance around the lodge and grounds, according to your skills, mowing lawns, recycling, feeding and looking after the pigs, servicing the spas, supply trips to Twizel, cutting and splitting wood and keeping lodge bins stocked, assisting with portering guest bags, over winter fitting snow chains for guests and much more. Never a dull moment.
This is a permanent position although will consider applicants who are ready to start and would stay until end of ski season, 28th September.
May suit someone locally based.
Please email expressions of interest, include a CV, to [email protected] or phone Mike on 021 369 237.
Allrounders for Autumn: two available now
About the Role(s)
Working in all departments, this role caters to those who like variety. You could be making coffees in the morning (restaurant team member), cleaning rooms during the day (housekeeping team member), washing dishes at night (kitchen hand)... staking firewood, cleaning windows, deep cleaning ovens... a general all rounder.
You will have a positive can-do attitude, be willing to work hard when we its busy, then take advantage of our quieter times.
This position is available immediately until June - and perhaps beyond. Ideally suited to a couple.
Available and interested then do not delay, send your CV and brief explanation as to why you are the best fit for this role to [email protected]. Be sure to include your WhatsApp number.
Winter Snow Season Roles:
We welcome expression of interest for any role for the upcoming winter season, email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Winter roles will start 16 June and you must be available until at least 28 September.
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:
Please be aware that we are a small operation and with staff returning from last year I am not seeking any more applications for 2025. 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 21st June and pre-season training will be starting on the 17th 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.