Do you take pride in creating a fantastic first impression? We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to join our team as a Part-Time Houseperson at the Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki. In this key role, you’ll be the guardian of our public spaces, ensuring every guest walks into a spotless and welcoming environment from the moment they arrive. If you enjoy a structured weekend routine, thrive on keeping busy, and want to be part of a team that values quality, we’d love to welcome you aboard for an immediate start.
About Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Since opening in 2015, our modern hotel has become a favourite for visitors to the Taranaki region, known for its stylish rooms, excellent dining, and impeccable standards. We believe that exceptional guest experiences start with exceptional cleanliness. As a Houseperson here, you become an essential part of that promise. You’ll join a professional team in a vibrant workplace, where your contribution directly supports our reputation and helps every guest feel welcomed and valued.
Your Role and Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our housekeeping team, you will ensure all public areas and back-of-house spaces reflect our high standards. Your weekend shifts will be active and varied, focusing on:
- Maintaining the impeccable presentation of all hotel public areas, including the lobby, conference rooms, guest restrooms, fitness centre, and outdoor patios.
- Supporting our room attendants by efficiently collecting used linen, towels, and trash from guest rooms and service areas.
- Performing detailed cleaning tasks such as washing hotel vehicles, cleaning interior windows, vacuuming carpets, and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Assisting with inventory control, organising stock rooms, and managing our hotel recycling program.
- Always adhering to our health, safety, and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe environment for both guests and staff.
What You Bring to the Team
We are looking for a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. The right person for this role will have:
- Full availability to work every Saturday and Sunday, starting promptly at 5:00 AM.
- Excellent physical fitness, with the ability to lift up to 25kg, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks comfortably.
- A keen eye for detail and a genuine commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all your work.
- The reliability and initiative to work effectively both unsupervised and as part of a collaborative team.
- A friendly, guest-focused attitude and good problem-solving skills.
- The legal right to work in New Zealand (NZ Citizen, Resident, or holder of a valid open work visa with at least 12 months remaining).
Previous experience in a hotel or similar environment is a bonus, but is not essential we provide full training to the right candidate with the right attitude.
The Perks of Joining Our Team
We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. When you join Novotel, you will enjoy:
- A guaranteed 15 hours per week at a rate of $27.05 per hour, with the potential for extra weekday shifts by mutual agreement.
- Fantastic Accor hotel discounts for you, your family, and friends, both across New Zealand and at our thousands of hotels worldwide.
- A free staff meal on duty and discounts at our onsite Haukai Bistro & Bar.
- Paid birthday leave and an additional wellness day to look after yourself.
- Recognition and rewards for your work anniversaries.
- A provided work uniform and ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your hospitality career.
How to Apply
If you are ready to start a rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference, we encourage you to apply today for an immediate start.
Please note: You must currently reside in New Zealand and have valid, long-term work rights. We are not in a position to sponsor overseas candidates.
We are reviewing applications as they come in and look forward to hearing from enthusiastic individuals who are ready to contribute to our team’s success.