General Retreat Assistant wanted in Kumara, West Coast

We’re looking for a hands-on Retreat All rounder to join our small, friendly team for the upcoming busy season, ideally starting end of Sept/start of Oct. You’ll be the heart of daily operations, ensuring guests have a memorable stay and supporting the smooth running of the retreat.

This is a fixed-term role (until the end of April) - there is the opportunity to extend the role after this time subject to mutual agreement. You’ll get 2.5 days off (together) mid-week.

If you’re looking for meaningful work in a unique setting — and enjoy combining hospitality, community and creativity — we’d love to hear from you.

Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism

Manage bookings and handle cash

Along with a cleaning team, take care of daily cleaning, maintenance and retreat facilities

Support yoga events, retreats and workshops

Contribute to garden, kitchen and sustainability projects

Admin support and social media content creation as required

Take sole charge when the owner is away

Customer service experience | Reliable, self-motivated and organised approach | Ability to handle busy periods and prioritise tasks | A genuine interest in healthy living, mindfulness or yoga (preferred) | NZ work visa or residency, and your own car ideally | Non-smoker preferred | Hospitality experience, strong organisational skills and a love of community living preferred. Must be happy working weekends and evenings (until 8pm latest), and occasional split shifts and on call duties.

In addition to your hourly rate +8% holiday pay and kiwisaver (if eligible), you'll get:

On-site accommodation: self-contained caravan, utility bills, wifi, laundry and garden produce included | Free yoga classes (when space is available, which is often) and use of the yoga studio for personal practice | A supportive team, creative opportunities and a beautiful West Coast lifestyle

Greenstone Retreat is a peaceful haven on the edge of Kumara, surrounded by beaches, rivers and walking/cycling tracks. We welcome travellers, retreat guests and community events, creating a space of relaxation, connection and wellbeing. There are accommodation rooms, including a villa from 1881, as well as camping spots around the site. We host weekly yoga classes, breathwork classes, monthly circle gatherings and other wellbeing sessions; other facilitators occasionally hire the space to run their own workshops.