Cleaner - Team Leader

7 days ago


Waitomo District, Waikato, New Zealand Tourism Holdings Limited Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

Would you like to work with NZ's iconic and world-renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves and help create UNFORGETTABLE holiday experiences for our customers? We are a classic New Zealand success story; an iconic tourism operation based at Waitomo. We are NZ's original tourist destination

We are looking for Permanent Full-Time Team Leader Cleaner, who can provide excellent manaakitanga (hospitality) to our manuhiri (visitors) whilst keeping the caves clean to a top notch standard. Your main responsibility will be to help keep the caves clean and tidy, while providing a friendly smile to our visitors.

Key requirements:

  • High standards of customer service.
  • Previous cleaning experience advantageous.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Physically fit.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong work ethic with a proven high work attendance record.
  • Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Key responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the Manager on a daily basis regarding current tasks, and assist in the planning of future tasks
  • Carry out regular spot checks
  • Ensure all assigned duties are carried out, and that resources are efficiently utilized.
  • Ensure that the work policies and procedures are adhered to by staff.
  • Maintain and control use of stock, equipment & consumables.
  • Timeously request purchase of consumables, equipment and materials.
  • Actively promote Health and Safety, and report any breach directly to the Manager.
  • Ensure that all staff wear all appropriate PPE.

About Discover Waitomo

We are committed to manage and develop our business in a sustainable manner and to minimise the environmental impact of its activities.

Part of Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) the biggest campervan operator in the world and NZ's premium tourism company operating iconic Kiwi brands like the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Legendary Black Water Rafting Company and Kiwi Experience.

We offer a competitive wage, a supportive team environment and perks like free campervan hire and Cave tours.

If you are looking for a challenge, are passionate about tourism and are flexible to work weekends and public holidays (mainly daytime), we want to hear from you

Thank you for your application, We are an equal opportunity employer and we aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals. Note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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