Hotel Trainee, Queenstown
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts New Zealand

Hotel Trainee

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Part Time

$27 .10/hr

Queenstown

Job Description

Room to Grow Hospitality Training Programme

Millennium Hotel Queenstown


Want more than just a job?


Imagine spending 18 months discovering what a career in hospitality could look like — gaining hands-on experience across multiple hotel departments, earning while you learn, achieving nationally recognised qualifications, and then specialising in the area that excites you most.


Room to Grow is a paid Hospitality Training Programme designed for people who are eager to learn, enjoy working with others, and want to build a future in one of New Zealand's most dynamic industries.


Whether you're a school leaver, looking for a career change, or simply curious about where hospitality could take you, this programme offers a unique opportunity to develop real skills, gain recognised qualifications, and kick-start your career.


Your Journey


Months 1–12: Explore


Spend four months in each of our key departments:


  • Housekeeping
  • Food & Beverage
  • Front Office


You'll gain a broad understanding of hotel operations while discovering where your strengths and interests lie.


Throughout the Programme: Learn


Complete industry-recognised training through ServiceIQ, including:


  • Accommodation Savvy
  • Certificate in Food & Beverage
  • New Zealand Certificate in Tourism


Months 13–18: Specialise .


Choose the department you enjoy most and spend your final six months developing deeper skills and experience while completing your studies.


What You'll Receive


  • Paid employment from day one: minimum 30 hours per week at $27.10 per hour
  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • Coaching, mentoring and ongoing support
  • Experience across three hotel departments
  • Six months of focused development in your chosen area
  • A strong foundation for a future hospitality career


Who We're Looking For


We're not looking for experience – we're looking for attitude.


You'll be:


  • Friendly and enjoy working with people
  • Reliable, motivated and ready to learn
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Willing to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays
  • Interested in building a career in hospitality
  • Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold permanent work rights in New Zealand


Experience in customer service, retail, tourism or hospitality is an advantage but not essential.


Ready to Start Your Journey?


Apply with your CV and a short cover letter telling us:


  • Why hospitality interests you
  • What excites you about the Programme
  • Your availability
  • Any relevant experience you'd like us to know about


Explore three career paths. Gain recognised qualifications.

Build your future.


Please note:  Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold permanent work rights in New Zealand

Desired Hard Skills

  • Accommodation Savvy
  • Certificate in Food & Beverage
  • New Zealand Certificate in Tourism

Desired Soft Skills

  • Friendly
  • Motivated
  • Reliable
  • Willing to work rostered shifts

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • 🍲 Meals Provided
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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