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For the chance to gain excellent experience within the hospitality and tourism industry in an amazing alpine environment, The Hermitage Hotel, Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD & Argo Tours and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Aoraki Mount Cook should not be overlooked.

The Hermitage employs approximately 90 full-time staff year round. Each summer we employ an additional 100 or so to join our team and ensure that our guests have an amazing, unforgettable experience. We seek team members that can handle the pace with style and efficiency.

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Living & Working in Mount Cook
The majority of our staff live within the Mount Cook Village. A small number live in nearby Twizel and transport to and from the hotel in provided. The style of staff accommodation varies. Your accommodation will be allocated to you when you arrive.  Most staff who join us for their first season are housed on site. Each room has a bed, set of drawers, wardrobe and hand basin. You do not have to share a room and your room is lockable. Toilets and showers are unisex as we do not separate male and female staff members into separate blocks.

Double rooms are available for couples and for those working in more senior positions. We have a limited number of 'motel' style accommodation units which have cooking facilities and a private bathroom. These units are allocated to Supervisors and above.

It was great I showed up and everything was provided for me already - clean room, linen and 3 meals a day all I had to do was turn up to work the next day and start learning my new job no stress of flat hunting. And the best thing is my new home is 9min walk to work through some of NZ's best scenery - Jenna Chapman