Painter/ Handyperson - QT Queenstown

Painter and Handyman (Full-Time) | QT Queenstown

About EVT: QT Queenstown is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and general handyman tasks across the hotel, applying your trade skills to a consistently high standard
• Complete work in line with the Work Request System, Preventative Maintenance Program and requests from Maintenance Supervisors and Managers
• Respond promptly to guest and inter-departmental requests for repairs, defects and general assistance, following up until action is taken
• Work closely with the Maintenance team, taking ownership of your assignments and showing initiative in line with the Chief Engineer's direction
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment by following all hotel policies and OH&S guidelines, and caring for tools and operating equipment
• Complete opening and closing duties, attend scheduled meetings and support other departments when needed

What You'll Bring

• Previous painting experience (essential)
• Handyman skills and the ability to take on a variety of maintenance tasks
• Initiative and the confidence to take charge and work independently
• A guest-focused approach with high personal grooming and presentation standards
• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills
• Right to work in New Zealand

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos: no one's too big for the small things.
• Owner's mindset: acts on data and feedback; ships improvements.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical: leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused: stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now

Join QT Queenstown and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.