Manager Holiday Park Ōrewa

Overview

Auckland Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead the iconic Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park as a full-time, permanent, onsite Manager. This role offers the unique chance to oversee one of New Zealand’s renowned beachfront holiday parks, including a competitive salary and a three-bedroom residence on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of operational and commercial aspects of Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park.
• Manage day-to-day park operations to ensure high standards and outstanding guest experiences.
• Lead and develop a motivated, high-performing team focused on service excellence.
• Improve business outcomes through growth initiatives, operational efficiency, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Handle budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial management to meet performance goals.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders, including local businesses, mana whenua, community groups, and tourism partners.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and council-wide holiday park initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership skills with excellent communication, capable of engaging diverse customers and stakeholders.
• Experienced in managing holiday parks, campgrounds, accommodation, or tourism/hospitality operations.
• Strong operational management skills including facilities and customer service oversight.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) with accurate administrative and data entry capabilities.
• Preferred experience with customer service platforms, online booking systems, property management software, digital marketing, SAP, and project management.
• Committed to health and safety standards; holds or willing to obtain First Aid and Site Safe Certification.
• Current New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence and experience coordinating contractors and tradespeople.
• Ability and/or willingness to operate vehicles and equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, ride-on mowers, and related software systems.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in business management, hospitality, tourism, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years management and business experience in a customer-oriented, hospitality, tourism, or small business environment.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and additional cover on short notice.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

About Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park

The park is a large, active four-star Qualmark beachfront holiday destination with diverse camping and accommodation options, set among Pohutukawa trees beside Ōrewa Beach reserve and the Hibiscus Coast Highway.

What Auckland Council Offers

• A supportive and dynamic work environment impacting over 1.7 million residents.
• Flexible working arrangements and commitment to staff wellbeing.
• A workplace promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion with recognized accreditations.
• Employer contribution to KiwiSaver beyond the base salary.

Additional Information

• This role is considered safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• The position is classified under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, necessitating police vetting before employment confirmation.
• Applicants with support or access needs are encouraged to request assistance during application.
• Applications close on Thursday 23rd July at midnight; early closure is possible as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.