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River Valley Employment Opportunities
 The female contingent on the staff.............plus Doug!
From time to time, we have full time vacancies in a number of positions.
These include, Guides, Chefs and Bar and Lodge Staff.
If you are interested in working at River Valley, are honest, suitably qualified, friendly and self motivated, send us your CV to put on file.
So what type of person are we after?
Well first of all we are not after just anyone.
We are especially looking for people who want to make River Valley a career choice. People who can grasp the River Valley vision of Great Staff delivering Great Experiences. People who are excited by the possibility that Hospitality is all about how you make your guests feel! People who passionately believe that shaking peoples’ hands, smiling, and looking them in the eye is a genuine means of welcoming them. To do the above requires giving of yourself! It requires you to be genuine and honest. It does not require you to be special.
If this type of experience in your workplace excites you, then please contact us.
The following vacancies are available:
Grade 4/5 Rafting Guides - Vacancy
Lodge Cook/Chef - Vacancy
Massage Therapist - No Vacancy
Lodge Assistants - No Vacancy
Bar Staff - No vacancy
Housekeeping - No vacancy
Marketing Position - No Vacancy
Stables Guide - Vacancy
Adventure Consultant/Receptionist - No Vacancy
River Valley is isolated in some senses of the word. We are 30 minutes drive from the nearest town, and about 2 hours from the nearest city. If applying for a position with us, please bear in mind that you will not be living close to your present family and friends - you will have to make new ones!
The staff at River Valley are a fun lot and will welcome you into their circle. These are the same people you will most likely live amongst, work with, and play with.
 Janey, river guide, and Stables Manager
These are great opportunities to work at a progressive adventure Lodge and enjoy the atmosphere and location that makes River Valley unique.
If you are traveling and would like to stop over at River Valley for a week or two, we often have positions in our cafe, where work is exchanged for food, board, free activities, and other staff benefits. Because of the beautiful surroundings, and unique atmosphere, be very careful about applying for a temporary position.
Often what was intended to be a stop over of a couple of weeks, becomes several months!! To take up this offer, you need to commit to three weeks.
River Valley is committed to being a drug and alcohol free workplace.
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"When our son, Andy went to New Zealand he spent about half of his year there working at River Valley. Even 5 years later he continues to rave about the place and the people - and therefore it had to be on our route."
To read the rest of this Travel Blog, click here
Thanks Brian, just a little update but I am now the river manager here on the Rouge. I would probably not be there without my experience at River Valley. Take care and keep doing the good work!
Cheers!
Alexandre Jette
Grade 4/5 Rafting Guides
River Valley requires several Grade 4/5 rafting guides for the 2009 - 2010 season. We prefer guides that already have NZ qualifications, but are prepared to look at overseas guides who have high levels of experience on technical Class 4 and 5 rivers, with a view to NZ assessments. We do not wish to train non NZ guides.
Staff accommodation is available.
Start in October, with finish dates negotiable.
Guides need to have a high level of technical skill, but also be self motivated and fun
Please send CVs to brian@rivervalley.co.nz
Experienced Cook or Chef
We presently have an opening for an experienced cook or chef. The person we are looking for is someone who enjoys being able to pick fresh produce from the Lodge gardens and turn it into tasty, authentic New Zealand food.
River Valley majors on what could be called country style food. From traditional roasts using local and seasonal ingredients, to more cafe style fare at breakfast and lunch. Genuine hospitality and service underpin our relationships with not only guests, but also other staff.
Staff accommodation is available.
Click here to view a Job Description
Please send your CV to Brian
Bartender - Mix an Adventure Cocktail!
Want a hospitality role that's shaken not stirred? Mix up a little adventure & make some money while you're at it! Award winning & unique - River Valley Lodge in Taihape!
Our guests work up a thirst when they stay here but we're missing a vital ingredient: A Bartender!
Key ingredients of your role include:
. Beverage Menu compilation,
. Product ordering
. Bar snack food preparation
. Staff training
. Serving guests
We'll add a nip of fun, a splash of challenge, a shot of adventure and shake well to create your new role in Hospitality. Experience is a bonus although not essential, as training will be given.
You must have a current work visa and references to be eligible for this role.
The position will be 40 hours per week. Remuneration is negotiable based on experience, plus we provide affordable staff housing and other great lodge benefits... keen on adventure sports?
Don't let this one slip through your fingers...
Apply NOW!!!
To view a Job Description, please click here
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Housekeeper
Looking to work with a fun team in a beautiful environment? You are?
Then River Valley Lodge is presently looking for housekeepers. No experience is necessary, as on the job training will be given. To be a success with us you must believe that it is everyone of our guest's right to walk into a clean and fresh room, and that what you do to make this happen is critically important.
You also need to be passionate about working in and protecting our natural space.
River Valley offer above rates of pay for this type of position.
We are looking for someone who is willing to commit for a minimum of 6 months. Staff accommodation is provided. A vehicle and drivers licence are definitely an advantage.
Please send applications to Brian by clicking here
For a copy of the Job Description, please click here
Marketing Position
This position involves maximising the opportunities that our database creates. We aim to create genuine two way communication with both past clients and future clients. In short an internet strategy based around Permission Marketing.
We also wish to pursue a more comprehensive linking strategy, and do more with text information on our website.
This is not a traditional marketing position, and in fact is totally orientated towards the internet. The successful applicant does not need a degree or background in traditional marketing.
An ability to tell stories and connect with both past customers and future customers by the written word is absolutely essential.
We are also passionate about communicating through Social Media, so an ability to create communications of value is important here.
Please email Brian if you are interested.
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Stables Guide
River Valley Stables is looking for a Senior Stables Guide to start this October.
Do you consider yourself a fun and outgoing person, good team player and cool under pressure? Come and be a part of a great team who share a common love for adventure, people and the outdoors.
This is a senior position, so is not suitable for new entrants into the industry.
Pre-requisites are: - Full Drivers Licence
- Competent to expert riding ability over hill country
- Excellent customer skills
- Good knowledge of horse care and horsemanship techniques (must be able to provide proof)
- Current 1st Aid
- Experience operating quad bikes (ATVs) an advantage
If this position interests you, please contact Janey. Click here
On site training will be given.
For a job description. Click here
Lodge Assistants
River Valley is looking for a Lodge Assistant for the Summer Season
You'll hopefully already have some hospitality experience but more than anything we're looking for personality and a "can do" attitude.
You will be trained to work in all departments of the Lodge operation (Bar, Housekeeping, Kitchen and Food and Beverage Service).
To apply for this exciting position please email your CV and a covering letter telling me why you would be the perfect person to join our closeknit team to Brian
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Massage Therapist
River Valley Lodge requires a qualified massage therapist for the summer season - 2008-2009. This person should be well qualified and able to communicate with our guests. Fluency in a number of languages is required as the successful applicant will be required to also look after our spa and saunas. Preferred languages are - English, German, French. Some knowledge of Spanish and/or Italian would be an advantage.
As we are an Adventure Lodge, some background in physiotherapy, especially sports based treatments would also be an advantage.
Staff accommodation is available. The successful applicant will need to be a person who is comfortable with living in a relatively isolated area, and can get on and be a valuable part of a fairly small team.
Adventure Consultant/Receptionist
The person who occupies this position has a critical role at River Valley. You are the person who takes the bookings, answers the enquiries, puts special packages together for special people, lets key staff know what is coming up the next day - or that day. You are the person who takes guests payments, who explains where everything is - you are in fact the font of all knowledge.
We have an opening in this role due to our present staff all having babies!
To apply for this demanding, but rewarding position please email to Brian your CV and a covering letter telling me why you would be the perfect person to join our closeknit team.
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