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Maintenance Assistant

AccorHotel


Job Location:

Taupō District - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring Wairakei Resort Taupō is presented to the highest standard for our guests. Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will carry out a wide variety of maintenance repair and painting tasks across our accommodation public areas and resort facilities.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Youll work both independently and as part of a supportive team helping maintain a safe functional and welcoming environment for our guests and team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance across the resort.
  • Complete painting plastering and finishing work to a high standard.
  • Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests and reported faults.
  • Assist with room refurbishments and improvement projects.
  • Perform routine inspections to identify maintenance issues before they become problems.
  • Maintain outdoor areas including pathways gardens signage and resort facilities as required.
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
  • Support the Engineering team with planned maintenance and larger projects as required.
  • Maintain a clean organised and well-stocked workshop and storage areas.

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who:

* Has previous maintenance handyman building or trade experience

* Has painting experience and can complete painting and finishing work to a high standard..

* Is practical with good problem-solving skills.

* Can work independently and manage their workload.

* Has excellent attention to detail.

* Takes pride in producing quality work.

* Is physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying equipment.

* Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.

* Holds a current full New Zealand drivers licence (preferred).

* Hours for this role are between 7am at 8pm base don a roster system- Weekend work will be included


Additional Information :

Please note: Applicants must have legal working rights in New Zealand. This position will not be sponsored. 

Why work for Wairakei Resort Taupo

  • Staff meals provided while on shift

  • Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can earn while you Learn!

  • Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!

  • Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage Accommodation Worldwide

  • Accors refer-a-friend bonus

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program


Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process youre welcome to let us know.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


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