Base Services Support
Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Scott Base is the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and each year, we employ seasonal staff to manage base activity and support science in the field.
Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing
It takes a passionate, diverse, and highly skilled team to run Scott Base. This is your opportunity to join a diverse and motivated team in the world’s most dynamic workplace.
The Base Services Support role will work with both the chef team to help with meal preparation and the domestic team to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of amenities at Scott Base.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Ensuring all common areas, bathrooms and work areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition and are fit for purpose on a daily basis
- Preparation of accommodation areas for occupation and undertaking laundry duties
- Assisting chefs with food preparation and cooking.
- Assisting chefs with dishes and keeping kitchen clean and hygienic.
- Assist with bar service and demonstrate host responsibility with regard to service of alcohol
- Positively contribute to the overall base culture and assist with proactively identifying community needs
- Serve on the Scott Base Fire Crew
This is a 6-month (summer) role from approximately August 2026 to February 2027.
Mōu | About you - What you’ll bring
We operate in one of the most remote locations in the globe, so our team needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle. We’re looking for a highly motivated person to join our close-knit, passionate and supportive team.
Skills and Experience Include:
- Experience in commercial cleaning or housekeeping
- Experience working in a professional kitchen
- Experience working in a hospitality setting with service of alcohol
- Ability to adhere to rostered tasks in an efficient and effective manner
- Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service focus
- Physical and psychological resilience to meet the demands of this active role
- Current full NZ Class 1 driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle
Tono mai ināianei | Apply now:
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose - for further details and to view a role description click apply.
Applications close 12pm, 15 March 2026
For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz
One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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