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Current Openings
Retreat Duty Manager
Hours: Minimum 30 hrs per week (average 40–50 hrs in busy season)
Pay: $28 per hour + accommodation provided
About Us
Greenstone Retreat is a peaceful haven on the edge of Kumara, surrounded by beaches, rivers and walking/cycling tracks. We welcome travellers, retreat guests and community events, creating a space of relaxation, connection and wellbeing. There are accommodation rooms, including a villa from 1881, as well as camping spots around the site.
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Retreat Duty Manager to join our small, friendly team for the upcoming busy season, ideally starting end of Sept/start of Oct. You’ll be the heart of daily operations, ensuring guests have a memorable stay and supporting the smooth running of the retreat.
This is a fixed-term role (until the end of April), perfect for someone with hospitality experience, strong organisational skills and a love of community living. There is the opportunity to extend the role after this time subject to mutual agreement.
What You’ll Do
Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism
Manage bookings, admin and social media
Coordinate staff and volunteers
Take charge of daily cleaning, maintenance and retreat facilities
Support events and workshops
Contribute to garden, kitchen and sustainability projects
Take sole charge when the owner is away
What You’ll Bring
Customer service and people management experience
Reliable, self-motivated and organised approach
Ability to handle busy periods and prioritise tasks
A genuine interest in healthy living, mindfulness or yoga (preferred)
NZ work visa or residency, and your own car
What We Offer:
$28 per hour
On-site accommodation: private room with shared facilities, wifi, laundry and garden produce included
Free yoga classes (when space is available, which is often) and use of the yoga studio for personal practice
A supportive team, creative opportunities and a beautiful West Coast lifestyle
If you’re looking for meaningful work in a unique setting — and enjoy combining hospitality, community and creativity — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and references at greenstoneretreat@outlook.com
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