Working at Lake Ōhau Lodge and Ōhau Snow Fields
Lake Ōhau Lodge is an iconic 72 room NZ high country lodge on the shores of Lake Ōhau in the Southern Alps, the headwaters of the Waitaki Valley. The Lodge is unique in its style and we pride ourselves on providing genuine and friendly Kiwi hospitality along with amazing food. We live in an extraordinary natural landscape with a large lake, mountains, river valleys and walking trails on our back door step so if you love the outdoors, one of these positions could be for you. We are a medium to large family run business catering for tours and functions over summer and skiers and snowboarders over winter. We are the Ōhau family and we treat every guest as if they were a guest in our own home. We choose positive and happy people who will work as a team and who will go that extra distance, offering that personal touch to make our guests feel welcome.
With Ōhau Snow Fields being relatively remote (40km from the local town and supermarket) we have a variety of staff accommodation and meal packages available. From $90 p/w to $300 p/w.
Lake Ōhau Lodge Employment
Lake Ohau Lodge is always happy to receive your expression of interest for any roles that might be available in the future. To be first to hear about open positions, send a CV with a cover letter outlining your preferred role, and why you would want to work in this remote location to [email protected].
Current Open Vacancies
📍 Were Every Guest Is A Welcomed Visitor To Our Home!
🌟 Restaurant Supervisor / Maitre d
Lead, inspire, and create unforgettable dining experiences in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations. Live where others holiday.
✨ Join Our Housekeeping Dream Team
🧹 Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor
Help keep our lodge sparkling and our guests smiling. Support the team, lead by example, and work in a view-filled office like no other.
🔥 Calling All Kitchen Legends
👩🍳 Chefs & Cooks Wanted
Create, plate, and serve dishes with wow-factor. From cosy lodge nights to bustling event dinners – bring your skills to the heart of Ōhau.
📞 Be the Smile in Our Guest’s First “Hello”
🏔 Lodge Receptionist
You’re the first impression and the warmest welcome. Join us at the front desk where hospitality meets mountain magic.
🍽 Accommodation available for the right person.
🛎 Apply now and work where the views never quit.
🌿 Fresh mountain air included.
📩 Apply now – your new adventure starts here.
Email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Spring and Summer Seasonal Roles at Lake Ohau Lodge for the Snow Season:
We welcome expression of interest for any hospitality role for the upcoming 2025 spring season, email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Recruitment Process:
Expression of interest ends 20 September
September - Interviews
Positions are on staggered starts from October.
Open vacancies
Ōhau Snow Fields Employment
Ōhau Snow Fields is the original NZ high country boutique snow and ski field situated in the Southern Alps south of Mt Cook. Ōhau has a double chair lift, a platter and a snow mat.
WINTER 2025:
Please be aware that we are a small operation and with staff returning from last year I am not seeking any more applications for 2025. If you do email me an application I will hold on file but will in the meantime not reply.
Please note that the ski season will be starting 21st June and pre-season training will be starting on the 17th of June.
Mike Neilson, [email protected]
Thank you for your interest, Mike Neilson, General Manager, please apply by emailing me at [email protected]. Please include an introduction, CV and photo.