General Manager – Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Solway Park

• Unique hospitality leadership opportunity. 

• Take an iconic business to the next level. 

• Lifestyle location, Masterton based. 

 
 
Trust House Ltd (THL) is a community owned company based in Masterton. The company operates a range of hospitality businesses across Wairarapa, Pahiatua, Flaxmere and Porirua. They also own and manage nearly 500 social rental properties and distribute grants to community organisations. Their operations are commercial yet also aim to enhance the wellbeing of people in the region. 
 
THL has a unique opportunity for an experienced hotel and resort manager to provide leadership and direction for Wairarapa’s premier hotel and function centre, the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park. This is a substantial business with a significant turnover and approximately 80 team members. The 102-bed complex provides conferencing, wedding and event facilities, family recreational facilities, a bar and a grillroom that offers higher end dining.  
 
The business is owned by THL and operates under a franchise agreement with the Millennium Hotel Group. 
 
This is a great role for a leader with demonstrated success in hotel management and high-level commercial acumen to use their energy to take this iconic business forward. The ideal candidate will have: 
 

• At least 10 years operational leadership experience with a large and successful hotel or resort 

• A strong track record of leading and motivating teams 

• Strong commercial acumen 

• Exceptional relationship skills and the ability and credibility to be the face of the resort and to build relationships in the wider community that benefit the business 

• A sound understanding of the hospitality sector including current legislation 

• Sales and marketing experience within the hospitality sector would be an advantage. 

 
This role is based in Masterton so would suit someone either in Masterton or the wider Wairarapa or someone prepared to relocate to Masterton. If you’re looking for a role you can truly make your own, this may be your opportunity. Only people with a current legal right to live and work in New Zealand should apply. 
 
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 4 November 2024 
APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz 
REFERENCE:  BH-11123 
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Nikki Franklin on 027 297 9390 or Emma Dewson on 027 218 4129