EVT Hotel Scholarship 2027, Rydges Latimer Christchurch (Lincoln University Hospitality Students)
Company: EVT Group
Role summary
EVT Hotel Scholarship 2027, Rydges Latimer Christchurch (Lincoln University Hospitality Students) is a part-time role at EVT Group in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-10-18. Salary: NZD 4,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- EVT Hotel Scholarship 2027, Rydges Latimer Christchurch (Lincoln University Hospitality Students)
- Company
- EVT Group
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- NZD 4,000 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-18
This is a fantastic opportunity for current hospitality students at Lincoln University to kickstart their hotel careers with a $4,000 scholarship and paid, part-time work. You'll gain hands-on experience across key hotel departments like Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage, setting you up for future success.
Job description
EVT Hotel Scholarship 2027, Rydges Latimer Christchurch (Lincoln University Hospitality Students)
About the Scholarship
The 2027 EVT Hotel Scholarship is a pathway into a career in hotels, open to current hospitality students at Lincoln University. You'll receive a $4,000 scholarship and part-time paid work at Rydges Latimer Christchurch from January 2027. Over the year, you'll spend 4 months in each of our core hotel departments: Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage. You'll build real, hands-on skills across the hotel while unlocking career paths with EVT, one of New Zealand's leading hotel groups.
Key Responsibilities
Complete a rotation of 4 months each in Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage
Work part-time at Rydges Latimer Christchurch, with a minimum of 10 hours per week
Learn from experienced operational leaders and management professionals
Deliver warm, can-do service that makes every guest's stay memorable
Complete 450 hours of work to unlock your scholarship payment
Pass all subjects in semesters one and two while balancing work and study
What You'll Bring
Currently studying hospitality at Lincoln University as a full-time first-year student, moving into your second year in 2027
New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the hotel industry
Strong academic results and a clear picture of your career aspirations
Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week from January 2027
How You Work
Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others.
Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.
Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
Perks from Day One
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.
$4,000 scholarship paid directly to you at the end of the academic year, on completing 450 hours of work and passing all subjects for the year.
Unlock career paths across EVT, one of NZ's leading hotel groups, with rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
Hands-on experience in Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage.
50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.
About EVT: Rydges Latimer Christchurch is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.
Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.
EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.
How to Apply
Applications are open now and close on 19 November. To apply, you'll need:
Your semester one transcript from your first year of study
A personal statement outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations, and interest in the hospitality sector
An academic and/or character reference
Shortlisting and interviews take place from 20 November to 8 December, led by the Rydges Latimer Christchurch General Manager and Head of Department. The successful scholar starts employment and the scholarship in January 2027.
When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.