Careers

Join our team, and work at Wānaka’s only lakefront accommodation, restaurant and wedding venue.

Join our team at Edgewater Resort Hotel - position available are listed below:

For general applications please complete this Application for Employment form, then send it along with your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Join our team at Edgewater Resort Hotel as a Guest Service Agent!

Edgewater is a 4 star plus resort hotel situated on the shores of Lake Wanaka. The hotel is independently owned and operated and has 106 guest rooms, two restaurants, three wedding and events venues and other amenities, befitting a hotel catering to discerning international and domestic guests.

We are looking for a passionate, guest-focused individual to join our lovely, tight-knit front office team here at Edgewater. Our team supports and helps each other, so we’re seeking someone who will blend in well and bring their own unique strengths. One of our valued team members has recently transitioned to a Duty Manager role, creating an exciting opportunity for a new team member to join our family and maintain the exceptional standards we pride ourselves on.

The ideal candidate will have strong computer literacy, excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Given the extensive training involved, we are ideally looking for someone who can commit to at least a year with us to fully develop in the role.

This position requires flexibility, as it involves working a roster that includes AM or PM shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

A job description is available upon request.

How to Apply: If you are already located in Wanaka, are a New Zealand citizen or have a valid work visa, please complete this Application for Employment form, then send it along with your CV and cover letter to Alexandra at [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our Edgewater Family!

Part-Time Porter Position Available!

Are you a hospitality enthusiast with a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences? We're looking for a part-time Porter to join the Front Office team at Edgewater Lake Wānaka.

At Edgewater Lake Wānaka, we believe in providing our guests with more than just a stay – we offer a journey of relaxation, adventure, and a moment of peace and quiet. As a Porter, you'll be at the forefront of this mission. This position consists of helping guests with baggage and keeping the exterior of the hotel tidy,  helping with the setup and pack down of events, lending a hand to different departments when required, and offering exceptional customer service to guests from the moment they arrive.

The position is part-time, working a minimum 15 hours a week Saturday and Sunday 2pm until 10pm, flexibility to cover other shifts would be a bonus.  The ideal candidate will be physically fit (as this position requires some lifting), and previous Porter experience is preferred, but not required. You would be reliable, have strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Benefits include:

  • Team member of the month initiatives

  • Milestone recognition and vouchers

  • Staff meals on shift

  • Staff discounts

If this sounds like you and you are already in Wānaka, please complete this Application for Employment form, then send it along with your CV and cover letter to the Head Porter, Rob at [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our Edgewater family.

Join our team as a Housekeeping Self Checker-Trainer!

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation? Do you have a knack for training and motivating others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as our Housekeeping Self Checker-Trainer!!

We are looking for someone full-time permanent to work Monday to Friday.

You will provide room servicing in an efficient and timely manner as per the duty list given to all Room Attendants. To ensure our Guests’ comfort is given top priority. To maintain at all times the presentation of rooms and the room surroundings to the highest standards

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!

If you are a already located in Wanaka, are a New Zealand citizen or have a valid work visa, please complete this Application for Employment form, then send it along with your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Tuesday 25th February 2025.