Backpacker Jobs South Island
Most Recent South Island Jobs
New 2d ago
Moutere Hills Restaurant and Cellar Door are looking for an experienced all round chef to join the team. This is a fixed term position from October - end of April...
New 2d ago
Looking for a job in Queenstown this summer, with the option to stick around longer? We’re hiring across the Ferg Group and looking for good people who are ready to...
New 3d ago
Bianca by Giovi located in Arrowtown is looking for 1x Duty Manager for the upcoming summer season. Keys responsabilities: Previous hospitality leadership...
New 3d ago
Giovi Fine Food is hiring across the venues Bianca by Giovi (Arrowtown) - 1 pizza chef Nonna Resi by Giovi (Te Anau) - 1 chef / 2 cook We are seeking someone...
New 3d ago
Giovi Fine Food is looking for FOH staff around the venues in Queenstown and Te Anau Full-time, part-time and casual positions available *Giovi Frankton - 1FOH...
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Company Description Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is located on the tranquil banks of Lake Wakatipu, a 4 star property with 273 rooms, meeting facilities and a...
New 4d ago
8-10 Week Seasonal Contracts | Spring/Summer Work | Monday–Friday Looking for seasonal work in New Zealand? Join our apple orchard team in Pendarves, Ashburton and...
New 4d ago
Not in Queenstown but located just outside TE ANAU , Fiordland, Barnyard Backpackers is looking to fill it's team again for the summer season and we're looking for a...
New 4d ago
We have an incredible opportunity to join our amazing team at Driftaway Queenstown! We are currently hiring for two Park All-Rounders to join our team. This role will...
5d ago
Advanced Horticulture Ltd – Lowburn Cherry Orchard LP | Lowburn, Central Otago Seasonal role | Approximately 6–8 weeks or longer | Mid-December to early February...
6d ago
Front of House & Bar Staff Wanted – The whaler, Kaikōura We’re looking for enthusiastic Front of House duty manager and Bar Staff to join our busy team at the the...
6d ago
The Ferg Group are on the lookout for passionate, social, fun-loving customer service superstars to join the team! Are you ready to begin your Queenstown adventure?...
6d ago
Room Attendant / Housekeeper – Queenstown We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeper to join our Queenstown team and help maintain our guest rooms...
9d ago
oin our team and work in one of the Region's top performing Hotels Committed to quality service. Queenstown's largest hotel, at 273 rooms. Proud of our...
9d ago
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel Join our team and work in one of the Region's top performing Hotels and within a team committed to high quality service. We are...
9d ago
We are looking for experienced waiters/waitresses to join our front of house team at Caldera Vineyard Estate in beautiful Akaroa. Full-time or part-time positions...
10d ago
ARTHURS PASS WILDERNESS LODGE FOOD & BEVERAGE/HOUSEKEEPING ROLES AVAILABLE We are currently seeking a couple/two friends that are passionate & experienced in Food...
10d ago
Start ASAP until the end of December 2026 with possible extension! One person needed for the farm, shared accommodation available – ideal for Working Holiday Visa...
10d ago
One person needed for the farm, shared accommodation available – ideal for Working Holiday Visa holders. Why This Job? • Work outdoors with animals and gain...
10d ago
Experienced Grill Cook/Chef & Kitchen Hand Red Star Burger Bar We’re on the lookout for a new grill chef for the summer season and beyond ! We need a chef/grill...
11d ago
Cook … in a beautiful part of the south island.. 25/35 hours per week mainly evening shifts in a busy restaurant, pizzeria… great crew already in place, just need...
12d ago
Chef – 2026/27 Season 🌿 Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is a luxury wilderness lodge on the South Island’s West Coast, surrounded by ancient rainforest, lakes,...
12d ago
Delaware North New Zealand is hiring a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Pinewood Lodge. Location: Pinewood Lodge, Queenstown Employment Type:...
13d ago
Room Attendant / Housekeeper – Queenstown We are looking for reliable and hardworking Housekeepers to join our Queenstown team and help maintain our guest rooms and...
13d ago
Job Description Delaware North New Zealand is hiring a casual General Hand to join our maintenance team at Pinewood Lodge in Queenstown. As a Maintenance General...
13d ago
WANTED! - EXPERIENCED CHEF. 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 We're looking for an experienced chef to join our strong kitchen team for the Summer just ahead. The Smoking Barrel...
14d ago
Looking for a relief milker for a couple of weeks with potential to extend if keen, milking experience preferred but not essential. Portacom accomodation with heat...
14d ago
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation – Blenheim Looking for a great place to spend the New Zealand summer? The Peppertree is a small luxury accommodation property...
15d ago
We have a couple of positions available, there is cheap Accomodation with these positions, just 5 minute walk from work. The jobs are for waiting staff, so decent...
15d ago
🌴 FRONT OF HOUSE / BARISTA WANTED – GOLDEN BAY 🌴 Nikau Cafe and Bar is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic person to join our busy little team in beautiful Golden...
17d ago
KAIKOURA - animal care, housekeeping, DIY projects, gardening. A voluntary exchange = two positions = one, two, or couple (PLUS PAID SALARY). Starting: now, or as...
17d ago
We are looking for meat process workers throughout the South Island of NZ. Knife Skills and some trimming, boning or slaughtering experience experience is required...
17d ago
We are looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Attendant with a strong bar focus to join our team at Bailiez Cafe & Bar. This is a permanent, full-time position,...
18d ago
Piccolo Italian Wine Bar & Micro Bottle Shop at St Clair beach Pizzette, Salumi, Great Wine and Cocktails ...and takeout pizza and wine! If you are skilled...
18d ago
Join the Team at Erik's Fish and Chips Queenstown We’re on the lookout for friendly, reliable Team Members to join our crew ASAP in both permanent roles and...
19d ago
Come and join our friendly Housekeeping Team in beautiful Hanmer Springs! We are looking for motivated and reliable team members to help us maintain high standards...
19d ago
Hi Our hardworking backpacker is moving on to next project after working for 3 months with us . We are looking for replacement to help us milk 400 dairy cows in gore...
20d ago
Join Our Team at Subway – Sandwich Artist Wanted! We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and friendly team members to join our Subway Bishopdale store as...
20d ago
Job Description The Dubliner - A Gastro Irish Pub & Restaurant in Methven is seeking happy smiley experienced bar and waitstaff to work for the busy Christmas &...
20d ago
TE ANAU CENTRAL BACKPACKERS We are hiring a Guest Service Attendant Duties include * Greeting guests & providing great customer service * Check ins &...
24d ago
Room Attendant / Housekeeper – Queenstown We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeper to join our Queenstown team and help maintain our guest rooms...
24d ago
KITCHEN & PREP SUPERVISOR Bus Stop Café – Kaikōura Full Time | Fixed Term | Approx. 35–40 hours per week Start Date: Early October 2026 Summer Season...
24d ago
Based in the beautiful Catlins we are about to come into our busy Summer season. We are looking for a cook to help our main cook out by giving her 3 days off a week....
25d ago
Experienced Chef/Cook Wanted! Wanaka -South Island Full time role (30+hours per week) Join our passionate team at Burrito Craft and be part of a thriving business...
25d ago
No two days the same — join a friendly crew keeping our campers road-ready and customers stoked. ABOUT US EPIC Campers is no ordinary campervan rental business....
26d ago
Job Description Delaware North New Zealand is hiring a Housekeeping Attendant to join our team at Pinewood Lodge in Queenstown. As a Housekeeping Attendant, you will...
26d ago
Hi we are looking for someone to join our team in our food cart around at Whale Watch, , this will be a seasonal job only starting December through to April. We are...
26d ago
The Chalet Hotel in Arthur’s Pass is looking for chefs to join our team as we prepare to reopen this historic Swiss chalet after nearly 10 years closed. Our menu...
27d ago
We are currently expanding our apple orchard in Pendarves, Ashburton and are looking for reliable and physically fit people to join our team on 6-8 week seasonal...
27d ago
6 month fixed term role available! 28.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay! We are looking for experienced Chef's with creative skills and a desire to innovate and...
28d ago
Location: Christchurch Depot (near Christchurch Airport) About Us Big Little Campers Ltd. is a boutique locally owned campervan rental company creating...
28d ago
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki | South Westland September 2026 – late April 2027 Want to spend a season living and working in the middle of a beautiful West Coast...
11hr 42m ago
Start ASAP until the end of February 2027! One person needed for the farm, shared accommodation available – ideal for Working Holiday Visa holders. Why This Job?...
1mth ago
Oak & Ivy is a seasonal, produce driven restaurant in the heart of Blenheim. We cook with quality ingredients, focusing on Marlborough produce, thoughtful technique...
1mth ago
Burrito Craft Wānaka – Experienced Kitchen Hand / Cook | Full Time 6 month minimum commitment - Summer Season commitment essential Burrito Craft is looking for...
1mth ago
Delaware North New Zealand are seeking a Night Auditor to join our team at Pinewood Lodge in Queenstown, New Zealand. As a Night Auditor, you will ensure efficient and...
1mth ago
At Kingz Container Crew (KCC), we specialise in unloading and loading shipping containers across warehouses in Australia and New Zealand. We’re looking for...
1mth ago
Farm Assistant – Farmhand We are seeking someone for our sheep and cattle farm to assist with lambing along with the other many tasks that happen at this time of year...
1mth ago
We are looking for wine lovers to be our summer Wine Ambassadors. You'll share your passion for wine with guests, tell the story of what makes Central Otago truly...
1mth ago
HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED - FIXED TERM We are looking for reliable and hard-working housekeepers to join our amazing team for a fixed term position This is hands on,...
1mth ago
Chef de Partie – Summer Season Live and work at a luxury resort in the Marlborough Sounds Join the friendly kitchen team at Bay of Many Coves Resort for the...
1mth ago
We have full time positions available NOW and are looking for people with flexible availability. Experience in a bar and restaurant is preferred. We ask that you...
1mth ago
We are on the hunt for a passionate and enthusiastic Chef/cook to join our friendly kitchen team on a fixed-term basis, with an immediate start available. The...
1mth ago
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE - JOIN OUR GRAFTING TEAM - We're looking for two reliable people to join our small, friendly top-grafting team. Full training provided on the...
1mth ago
Join our friendly team in Franz Josef and work in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular destinations. Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park is looking to hire an...
1mth ago
We are actively looking for a waiter and cleaner, hotel staff member who can do housekeeping and waiter to join our small team for the 2026/7 summer. You will need...
1mth ago
We are looking for a keen, knowledgeable & hard working person, to work with the owner on different maintenance areas of The Gables to help get it ready for the...
1mth ago
The Esplanade - a slice of Italy on the beach front in St Clair, Dunedin. Specialising in freshly made pasta, wood oven pizza and antipasti. Role will suit...
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The Esplanade - a slice of Italy on the beach front in St Clair, Dunedin. Specialising in freshly made pasta, wood oven pizza and antipasti. The Esplanade...
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Summer Staff EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Gentle Annie - Cafe, Cleaning, Reception Duties We’re looking for someone to join our wonderful team for the upcoming summer...
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Are you an exceptional chef? Want to live and work in a remote paradise for the summer season (from now until April 2027? A rare and stunning working lifestyle,...
1mth ago
Engage NZ — We’re Growing Engage NZ is expanding — and we’re looking for our next wave of people in Christchurch. That growth means we’re building the team...
1mth ago
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Tractor Driver to join our client's team in Invercargill. This is an active role across a large, busy multi-farm...
1mth ago
Scotts Brewing Co is a busy brewery, eatery and bar situated in the heart of Oamaru surrounded by historic buildings and overlooking the waterfront. Known for our...
1mth ago
We are a historic Kiwi Country Pub alongside a busy tourist route (SH8) in the heart of the South Island, and we are looking for an experience Cook or Chef to join our...
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Hey, Are you looking to hang out at the start of the awesome Abel Tasman for a while? We have a new availability for an awesome Reception, Housekeeper, and All...
1mth ago
Kia ora! Fancy waking up to a beautiful sunrise over the waters of the Abel Tasman? We are looking for a fun, reliable and hard-working allrounder to join our small...
1mth ago
Looking for Bar Manager /and Barista and a housekeeper. Couples welcome, on site accommodation start date October Makarora is in the south island 40 mins out of...
1mth ago
Looking for people (couples welcome) who: Brings positive energy and a can-do attitude (experience in hostels or hotels is a bonus, but not essential!) Has...
1mth ago
Are you interested in working in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand near the iconic Lake Pukaki , engaging in meaningful work that helps protect the...
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hi it coming up to our busy summer season so we are looking at hiring . no experience is necessary but if you have done housekeeping before it is a bonus kaikoura...
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This role would suit a couple or two friends looking for part time work in Wanaka this spring (roughly 12th October > 22nd November). Self contained accommodation...
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Successful candidate will be working as a part of the team, where the main work is focused on the finishing work in high-end luxury homes and installing joinery. Our...
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We have a property in Ruby Bay that we are preparing for subdivision. Labouring work is required to remove fences and stock shelters, amongst other general labouring...
1mth ago
Kinross is recognised as the best wine experience in the country. Our Kinross Cellar Door is a destination for Central Otago wines where we represent five amazing...
1mth ago
We are looking for a friendly and reliable All Rounder to join our small café team. WHV welcome! Barista experience is a bonus, but not required — we are happy to...
1mth ago
Chef Ministry of Works Bar & Eatery has a role for a chef full time or fix term. Located in the idilic mountain town of Twizel, plenty of out door activities on...
1mth ago
Chef – 2026/27 Season 🌿 Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is a luxury wilderness lodge on the South Island’s West Coast, surrounded by ancient rainforest, lakes,...
1mth ago
Join Our Summer Scooping Crew 🍦 We’re gearing up for our busy Summer season and are looking for our next crew of scoopers to join us from November onwards. We’re...
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We are actively looking for an 'all rounder' cleaner, hotel staff member who can check in clients, perform various housekeeping duties and room cleans, and potentially...
2mth ago
Live-On-Site or Local Opportunity – Single only Starting November 2026 Kia ora! We're looking for a practical, experienced, and motivated single person to join us...
2mth ago
Experienced Barista – Esplanade Restaurant | St Clair, Dunedin Love great coffee and working by the beach? We’re looking for an experienced barista to join our busy...
2mth ago
Kitchen Assistant / Cook – Join Our Awesome Team! Mrs. Woolly's Pantry is looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Cook to join our friendly team for the busy summer season!...
2mth ago
Located in the CBD, Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 182 elegant, air-conditioned hotel rooms, conference facilities and the stylish Gumption Bar & Restaurant....
2mth ago
Love travel and providing great customer experiences? Join thl this season! We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to join our motorhome rental teams in...
2mth ago
Lucky Rentals is looking for a Call Centre superstar to join our Christchurch airport based team. We’ll try to keep this short & sweet! What we need from you: -...
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Piccolo is a neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop just metres from beautiful St Clair Beach in Dunedin. We're known for great wine, quality cocktails,...
Backpacker Jobs in South Island, NZ
Sensational South Island
Ski the South Island
There are a number of different ski resort options if you're heading to the South Island for the winter season.
Ski it up in Porters, or Coronet Peak is a great spot for beginner skiers as the slopes aren't too high.
For the more experienced, Treble Cone near Wanaka is good for the advanced skier or snowboarder.
With fresh snow comes the crowds, which is perfect if you're looking for an au pair role. Many parents love to leave the kids with something fun to do while they hit the slopes, and you're bound to find babysitters are in demand during the winter season in these areas.
Christchurch
Christchurch is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, and a trip to this South Island hot spot will not disappoint.
Take in the views on a Christchurch gondola ride, go punting on the Avon River, explore the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, or have a picnic in Mona Vale park.
If you'd like to settle in the city for a while, there are a number of different office administration jobs that often need filling. Take a few months to work and explore Christchurch and you won't be disappointed.
Canterbury
The region that surrounds Christchurch looks like something out of a film with its rolling grassy plains, crystal clear lakes and white-topped snowy mountains. Home to the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, which houses the country's tallest mountain, as well as the spectacular Tasman Glacier, which is 27km long, there is a plethora of things for the adrenalin-junkie backpacker to do.
After the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, this part of the country is still re-building. This means labouring jobs aren't too hard to come by, so if you're looking for construction work on your backpacking holiday, this could be a good place to base yourself.
Stewart Island, Southland
Technically not on the South Island but 30km south of the South Island, Stewart Island is home to less than 400 people. A stunning place to visit, although it can get windy, Stewart Island is a fishing hotspot.
Fishing off the bays and coves of this island you will find blue cod, grouper and trumpeter fish. Being a popular fishing location, if you take a jaunt to this magical place you might be lucky enough to find a fishing job to keep you busy through the fishing season.
And there you have it – some of the best places to explore on New Zealand's north and south islands, and the jobs to do to help you fund your next adventure.