Let us introduce you to… Jax, Housekeeping Manager

Jax was born and raised in Tengchong, a small tourist town on the Chinese border. From an early age, he has looked forward to travelling the world, stemming from the tourist culture of his hometown. He has always had a passion for being surrounded by the natural environment and exploring the beauty of wild places.

After completing his Bachelor's degree in China studying financial management, he was not willing to live a life of routine, so he moved to New Zealand in 2014 with boundless dreams to begin an exciting career. After completing a year of International Hospitality Management at Auckland University of Technology, in 2015 he moved to Queenstown and began his career in hospitality.

He started working on the front line as a room attendant, laundry staff member and porter to the management team. He then became a housekeeping supervisor and further advanced to become a senior housekeeping supervisor. Jax’s career has allowed him to work at various international hotel chains in Queenstown and Christchurch where he has been able to develop an understanding of the high standards needed as a housekeeper of quality establishments.

In 2019, the natural beauty and variety of marine animals in Kaikoura captivated him and the vacancy at Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses became his opportunity to expand his initial dreams for travel and being surrounded by beautiful places. With sustainability in mind, he is particularly committed to reducing the amount of plastic used in the guest rooms, as well as reducing the use of unnecessary chemicals to protect the soil. He tries his best to use local products for guest rooms to support the local community as well as reducing unnecessary transport pollution. 

You have Jax to thank for the special touches you will find upon in your rooms. One of Jax’s great satisfactions is the way he can tell people feel about the comfort, as well as special nuances of their accommodations. He is also convivial, and highly recommends the whale watch to visitors that may ask him what’s fun to do in Kaikoura.