Resident Hostel Manager / Relief Cook
Aviator’s Place is a fully catered student hostel operated by the New Zealand Airline Academy — New Zealand’s largest and award-winning pilot training school. Home to over 100 international students, primarily from India, Aviator’s Place offers a welcoming, community-focused environment that supports aspiring pilots throughout their training journey.
As part of our expansion into Whanganui, we are seeking a Resident Hostel Manager / Relief Cook (Indian Cuisine) to join our growing team in either Oamaru or Whanganui as the organisations demands require.
About the Role:You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of our student hostel, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living environment for our residents. You’ll also provide relief cooking support from time to time, particularly in preparing authentic Indian cuisine.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily hostel operations, including maintenance, housekeeping, and student welfare.
- Manage check-ins/outs, room allocations, and hostel records.
- Support catering operations as a relief cook, preparing quality meals when required.
- Move & live between our Oamaru and Whanganui bases as needed.
- Ideally 2 years’ experience in hostel management (100+ rooms preferred).
- Experience in Indian cooking or catering within a similar environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine care for student wellbeing.
- Organised, proactive, and able to handle day-to-day operational challenges.
- Flexible and willing to relocate or work between Oamaru and Whanganui.
- This is a live-in position; on-site accommodation will be provided.
- Accommodation is not suitable for couples due to the nature of the role.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for hospitality, student support, and cultural diversity, we would love to hear from you.