Village Caretaker

About the role

Christchurch Adventure Park is looking for a Village Caretaker to join its maintenance team during the busy summer season. This is a fixed-term role focused on keeping the village and base area tidy, the facilities clean and the grounds well kept, while acting as a friendly face who answers guests' questions and helps other departments, including the café.

Key responsibilities

• Keep the village and base station area clean, tidy and welcoming, including daily morning walk-throughs to remove rubbish
• Manage rubbish by clearing village and base station bins as needed and the main skips daily
• Keep toilet facilities clean, stocked and presentable throughout the day
• Clean the exterior of village buildings, including windows, walls, doors and signage
• Weed and carry out general landscaping in the village
• Assist café staff when required, including receiving and moving food deliveries
• Answer guest questions about the park, its facilities and the surrounding area, and direct guests as needed
• Assist the maintenance department with scheduled tasks and work with other village-based departments for a smooth guest experience

Required profile

• Physically able to work outside, on your feet, doing physical labour, and able to lift 23kg safely and comfortably
• Full New Zealand driver's licence, confident driving a manual car
• Experience in a self-starting, self-managing role and willingness to help out when things are tough
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods
• Friendly, welcoming manner with guests and confident use of written and spoken English
• Available to work in New Zealand for the duration of the contract

Working conditions

• 30 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday
• Start date to be agreed (in November); end date 30 April 2027
• Availability over Christmas and New Year and on weekends and public holidays is essential

To apply, send a CV and a cover letter through the employer explaining why you are a good fit and why you want to work there; applications are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.