Hotel Executive Management Adviser

Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many.
Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.VSA will organise and fund flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance, and utilities while on assignment.Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.Volunteering with VSAVolunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency; we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific.
If you're an experienced business administrator with a strong hospitality background, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise - working collaboratively with the Agnes Gateway Hotel in Munda, Solomon Islands, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!Our Partner Organisation - Agnes Gateway HotelJoin the team at Agnes Gateway Hotel, a historic and vibrant hub for tourism in Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands.
Originally established in the 1960s as the Munda Government Rest House, the hotel grew under the care of Agnes Kera and her family to become the largest tourism offering in the region.Conveniently located near the airport and local business district, the hotel sits on the scenic shores of Roviana Lagoon.
It provides accommodation, meals, and a gateway to unforgettable experiences.
Visitors can enjoy stunning sunsets, fresh seafood, scuba diving and snorkelling at world-class sites with WWII relics, fishing excursions, rainforest treks, and trips to tropical islands.This is a wonderful opportunity to support an iconic local business and help create memorable experiences for travellers in the Solomon Islands!The AssignmentThis assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Agnes Gateway Hotel, a long-standing cornerstone of tourism in Munda, Solomon Islands.
A Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) volunteer has been requested to help revitalise its operations.
While the hotel has a rich history and great potential, it is currently not operating at its best.
The board is dedicated to making it an inviting destination for both domestic and international tourists.The volunteer will collaborate with the board and management team, focusing on developing the skills of the General Manager.
Key tasks include identifying the hotel's strengths and areas for improvement, and implementing effective systems, processes, and practices to ensure sustainable and high-quality management.This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth of a culturally significant business while enjoying the beautiful setting of Munda and the Roviana Lagoon and learning about the local culture.The VolunteerAre you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community.
You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, and resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
Qualification in management, business administration, or hospitality, or at least 3 years' experience in management in the hospitality industry.Strong understanding of hotel management practices.Exceptional leadership abilities with great attention to detail.Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff.The CountryThe Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages, and 550,000 people.
Between 1999 and 2003, it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and ongoing peace and security measures.A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), which restored peace and security.VSA has established a strong presence in the Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with the Solomon Islands Government.!Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website.
For more information on this assignment, email *** note:
The VSA office will be closed from midday on 20th December, and our recruitment team will be unavailable to review applications or respond to queries about this assignment until we reopen on 6th January 2025.
You're welcome to submit your application during this period, and we'll review it as soon as we return.To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:

/vsa.org.nz/assets/Assignment-Descriptions-2019-2020/2023/May-2023-UniVol/AD-SOL-41863-Executive-Management-Advisor.pdfIf you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
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