Maintenance Assistant

At Gibbston Valley, we’re more than just a winery, we are a place where guests come to unwind, reconnect, and experience the very best of the region. Surrounded by vines, our Cellar Door, Wine Cave, Restaurant, Spa, and Lodge offer visitors a unique taste of genuine kiwi hospitality.

We live by our values: Care Always | Grow Together | Craft with Purpose | Honour the Land

About the role:

• Permanent Full-time – Minimum of 30 hours a week - Sunday to Thursday
• Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
• $29.00 to $32.00 depending on the experience

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As our Maintenance Assistant, you’ll be the go-to problem solver helping maintain our resort, winery, villas, and outdoor spaces. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll work across villas, public areas, and the wider property jumping between planned preventative maintenance and the day-to-day fixes that keep the operation running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, take pride in a job well done, and like working in a stunning environment, this role will suit you. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across buildings (painting, minor plumbing, carpentry, fixtures and fittings)
• Completing regular property inspections, respond to maintenance requests, and keeping clear, accurate records
• Help keeping outdoor areas guest-ready grounds, pathways, and external structures
• Supporting renovations, small construction jobs, and landscaping projects across the property
• Undertaking water testing and assist with the upkeep of potable water, wastewater, and pool infrastructure
• Maintaining tools and equipment, ensuring safe use, correct storage, and stock/repair needs are flagged early
• Liaising with contractors on-site and report issues, hazards, or recurring defects promptly
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and actively contribute to a safe workplace

About you:

• Hands-on, practical, and physically fit with strong problem-solving skills
• Full driver’s licence and ability to drive company vehicles
• Maintenance/construction/landscaping experience (hospitality/resort experience a bonus)
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round and around guests
• Basic computer skills for logging jobs and reporting
• Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
• A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD

If you love working in a stunning natural environment this could be your next move.

Why you will love working for us:

• Work in a luxury, award-winning environment in a breathtaking vineyard setting alongside one of Central Otago's most iconic brands
• A tight knit, supportive team culture driven by shared values
• Generous staff discounts on wine, spa and restaurant dining
• Opportunities to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities
• On-site car park
• Uniforms provided

If you’re ready to work somewhere truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter and bring your passion for wine to Gibbston Valley.

• We’re grateful for the interest in joining the Gibbston Valley Wines team. As we receive a high number of applications, we’ll be in touch only with shortlisted candidates.

• To be eligible for consideration, you must be based in New Zealand, and legally able to work here. We are not able to sponsor for this role.

Company Overview

At Gibbston Valley, our teams are deeply passionate about this exceptional place. We thrive on having fun and sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with every visitor. Our makers infuse each Gibbston Valley wine bottle with passion and personality. From handpicking whole bunches of organically grown grapes to foot-macerating the fruit, they employ traditional and sustainable techniques to craft every vintage with care. This commitment, harmonising with the region’s soil, sun, frost, and rain, captures the distinctive essence of Gibbston Valley’s unique terroir.