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Trades Jobs in Queenstown, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 12 open

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Driver Operator

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: Free…

Skills: Plant Operation, Equipment Maintenance, NZ Class 4 Licence, NZ Class 5 Licence, Civil Construction

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Night Porter/Cleaner

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level$4.3B raised

Peppers Beacon is located a short five-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, also known as the “Adventure Capital” of New Zealand. With uninterrupted lake front views of Lake Wakitipu and stunning mounta…

Skills: Cleaning, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Time Management, Communication

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Kitchen Hand - Part-time

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

$28/hr–$28/hr

Entry level

About EVT Sherwood Queenstown is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a worl…

Skills: Food Preparation, Dishwashing, Kitchen Hygiene, Food Safety, Time Management

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Chef de Partie

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry levelVisa sponsorship$4.3B raised

Company Description Our signature restaurant 'Lombardi' at Hotel St Moritz, is a greatly admired eatery for locals and visitors alike. A refreshing departure from a ‘Hotel Restaurant’, this award-winning establishment of…

Skills: Food Presentation, Menu Development, Leadership, Food Safety, Time Management

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Chef De Partie - Minimum 30 hours

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

About EVT: Sherwood Queenstown is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a wor…

Skills: Food Preparation, Cooking Techniques, Kitchen Operations, Food Safety, Hygiene Standards

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Assistant Maintenance Manager

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level$4.3B raised

Company Description Nestled in the best location in town right on the lakefront, Novotel is Queenstown's largest hotel with 273 rooms. We are looking for an Assistant Maintenance Manager to be the backbone of our bustlin…

Skills: Maintenance Supervision, Technical Troubleshooting, Budgeting, Cost Control, Inventory Management

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Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

$30/hr–$31/hr

Mid level$4.3B raised

Company Description We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson to join our hotel maintenance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the hotel building, guest rooms, public ar…

Skills: Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting, Gib stopping, Electrical testing

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Mechanic

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

$33/hr–$35/hr

Mid level

Love working with vehicles, solving problems and taking pride in quality workmanship? Join thl at RV Super Centre Queenstown as a Mechanic and help keep our RVs and motorhomes road-ready for customers exploring New Zeala…

Skills: Vehicle Diagnosis, Mechanical Repair, Electrical Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Workshop Systems

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Sales Representative | Repco Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Work with one of the biggest brands in the automotive industry Utilise your passion for the industry & develop our key trade relationships Base salary + incentives & tools of trade - vehicle, tablet & cell phone Repco is…

Skills: Sales, Account Management, Relationship Building, KPI Management, Automotive Industry Knowledge

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Housekeeper / Cleaner

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 560 properties across more than 58 countries. Our brands, Anan…

Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Communication Skills

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Civil Excavator Operator – 3 Waters

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced 3 Waters Excavator Operator to join our Queenstown-based team delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This is a hands-…

Skills: Excavator Operation, 3 Waters Infrastructure, Trench Safety, Underground Services Management, Lifting And Slinging

Bapcor Limited

Customer Service Representative - BNT Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Bapcor Ltd is Asia Pacific’s leading automotive provider of aftermarket accessories, equipment, service and solutions. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including…

Skills: Customer Service, Automotive Parts Knowledge, Order Processing, Upselling, Communication Skills

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Driver Operator

Downer

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Free Access To Marram Health Care Benefits, Discounted Holiday Homes, Ongoing Training And Development, Career Progression, Insurance Discounts, Retail Store Discounts
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Safely operate, service, and maintain plant and equipment across the Queenstown alpine road network. Support routine maintenance, urgent repairs, and emergency winter responses to ensure road safety.

Requirements

Must possess a full NZ Class 4 or 5 licence and have experience transporting and operating machinery. A strong focus on safety, a can-do attitude, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and medical test are required.

Full job description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

 Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits + discounted holiday homes 
  • Ongoing training, development and real career progression
  • Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more! 
  • $500 referral bonus for bringing your mates onboard
  • Full PPE provided
    • Full NZ Class 4 or 5 licence
    • Experience transporting and operating machinery
    • Strong focus on safety and quality
    • Ability to work independently and in a team
    • Civil construction experience (preferred)
    • A hands-on, can-do attitude and flexibility for shift work

 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join our Queenstown team and work across one of New Zealand’s most stunning alpine networks.

As a Driver/Operator, you’ll be responsible for safely operating, servicing and maintaining plant and equipment while supporting maintenance and urgent repair work across the network. From routine works to winter and emergency response, your role will help keep the region’s roads safe and operational year-round.

This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work, winter rosters and on-call requirements.

 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with a positive attitude and your commitment to safe worksite practises, you will have a proven ability to ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of appropriate plant and equipment. You will also have:

 

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

Ready to get stuck in? Click Apply Now and join a team that takes pride in delivering great work every day.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 


At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Related keywords

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About Downer

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Enabling communities to thrive

Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1933
Headquarters
North Ryde, NSW
LinkedIn followers
375,468

Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Offices: Triniti Business Campus, 39 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, AU · 130 Kerrs Rd, Wiri, Auckland, NZ · 130 Stirling St, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 567 Collins Street, Level 10, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU · 9 Modal Crescent, Canning Vale, WA 6155, AU

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Frequently asked questions

How many Trades jobs are open in Queenstown, New Zealand right now?

There are currently 12 open trades positions in Queenstown, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Trades roles in Queenstown, New Zealand?

Companies currently hiring include Accor, Downer, EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel, Alliance Automotive Group, Bapcor Limited, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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