Duty Manager

Love hospitality? Then you’ll love working with us.

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre in Mount Wellington is looking for an experienced Duty Manager to join our friendly, hands-on team for 3 months (fixed term), while we recruit on a permanent basis.  We are located in a central yet peaceful location on the edge of the Panmure Lagoon.

We’re all about genuine hospitality — creating moments that make our guests feel welcome, relaxed, and cared for. If you’re someone who loves connecting with people, thrives in a varied role, and enjoys making a difference every day, this is the opportunity for you.

About You

• Must have at least 12 months experience in Front Office as Duty Manager (or similar role) with experience using hotel booking software.  If you have Suite 8 and Opera Cloud experience, even better! 
• A passion for customer service, high standards of service and excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident and experienced in all facets of Front Office duties.
• Have the ability to multi-task with a can-do attitude
• Keep a cool head whilst working under pressure
• Will have current LCQ, Managers Licence and First Aid Certificates.
• Must be able to work on a rotating roster that covers, days, evening/night & weekends (minimum of 3 shifts per week). 
• Are available to start as soon as possible.
• Must have the right to work in NZ

About the Job

• Assist the Front Office Manager and team to ensure the smooth and efficient day to day operations of the Front Desk,  assisting guests with enquiries, reservations, housekeeping requests, settling guest accounts and ensuring cashiering is accurate
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with obligations under Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
• Maintain strict security procedures to ensure guest confidentiality and safety
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation 
• Maintain high hotel standards and ensure guest safety and comfort is paramount

Why you’ll love working with us

• Positive team environment – small but passionate, with a “work hard, together” approach
• Competitive pay rates – your work is valued and rewarded
• Free uniform, staff meals and parking
• Staff accommodation & F&B discounts – across our Prime Hotels Group properties in some of the North Island’s most beautiful locations

About us

Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is a 4-star property and one of New Zealand’s largest and most versatile conference venues. Nestled in 6 acres of parkland overlooking the Panmure Lagoon, we combine a tranquil setting with easy access to Sylvia Park, train links, and motorway routes. Our facilities include flexible meeting spaces, outdoor pool, gym, running track, and spa pool – catering to both business and leisure travellers. 

We’re part of Prime Hotels, a proudly New Zealand-owned group with 9 hotels nationwide and growing. Prime Hotels sits under the wider Prime Property Group - one of NZ's largest privately owned property companies
(www.primeproperty.co.nz).

📍 Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland

📅 Position available: 1x Fixed term part-time (minimum of 3 shifts).

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and love creating memorable guest experiences – we’d love to hear from you!