General Manager â Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
General Manager â Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
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Job Description
Lead. Transform. Inspire.
Do you know what it takes for a hotel to truly perform Do you thrive on bringing teams together to create unforgettable guest experiences
Were offering a rare opportunity for an experienced people-focused and dynamic General Manager to lead Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre through an exciting phase of renovation and re-positioning. Your mission: to elevate our reputation as the destination of choice for business and leisure travellers alike.
The Opportunity
As General Manager youll balance transformation with operational excellence. Youll lead strategy shape culture and grow revenue across accommodation and MICE while inspiring your team to deliver consistently outstanding service. Key responsibilities include:
- Inspiring leadership Build and grow a high-performing team results-driven culture through clear goals & targets coaching and succession planning.
- Strategic alignment Lead the hotels commercial and operational strategy in partnership with the Group GM and Group Revenue Manager.
- Commercial impact Manage inventory to maximise occupancy and average daily rates across all revenue streams including accommodation F&B C&E local catering and ancillary services such as car parking commissions activations pop-ups and collaborations.
- Revenue & cost insights Utilise advanced analytics to deliver strategic insights on revenue performance market dynamics and operational efficiencies with regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Financial stewardship Own the budget pricing and performance reporting to meet and exceed targets.
- Guest excellence Champion a culture of service innovation and guest obsession.
What Youll Bring
- Prior experience operating at a General Manager level
- Minimum of 10 years of senior hotel leadership experience (upscale or full-service properties) with strong expertise across hotel operations MICE guest experience and stakeholder management.
- Project or programme management skills highly valued given our growth ambitions.
- A relevant degree in Hotel or Business Administration preferred.
- A background in hotel chains is strongly preferred.
Who You Are
- A natural standard-setter with a passion for excellence.
- A clear and inspiring communicator.
- A people developer who invests in growing talent.
- A collaborative leader equally at home in operations sales and community engagement.
- Committed to sustainable responsible business practices.
About Us
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is a 4-star property and one of New Zealands largest and most versatile conference venues. Nestled in 6 acres of parkland overlooking the Panmure Lagoon we combine a tranquil setting with easy access to Sylvia Park train links and motorway routes. Our facilities include flexible meeting spaces outdoor pool gym running track and spa pool catering to both business and leisure travellers.
Were part of Prime Hotels a proudly New Zealand-owned group with 9 hotels nationwide and growing 2 of which are franchised with international hotel chain Accor. With centralised support in Finance Sales Marketing and HR Prime Hotels sits under the wider Primeproperty Group - one of New Zealands largest privately owned property companies ()
Ready to Make Your Mark
If youre passionate about leading with purpose driving transformation and creating exceptional guest experiences wed love to hear from you. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We can offer a competitive package (including car & incentive) that rewards high performance.
Salary will be from $175 - negotiable depending on experience if you are a proven super star Lets Talk!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
