Contact Us & Location
We welcome enquiries regarding our services, properties, and accommodation options. Pleaser use the appropriate contact details below to ensure a prompt response.
Goldminds® Real Estate t/a Real Gold® Real Estate Management
Community Convenience Centre Ltd NZBN 9429033753461, Community NZ Centre
Workotel Group Ltd, NZBN 9429041796399 workotel.nz workotel.net
Workotel™ - Formerly Rooms To Let Limited
Off-street parking.
130 Racecourse Road (opposite Riccarton Park), Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Phone: 022 3612591Email: admin@realgold.co.nz
Casual, Short and Long Term Stay Email contact at either Accosy or Workotel: stay@accosy.com / welcome@workotelaccommodation.com / Workotel Christchurch: christchurch@workotelaccommodation.com
Please include your full name in all enquiries to help us respond efficiently.
Identity and Verification Notice
Roles and Tenancies require in-person verification and valid government-issued ID, in line with New Zealand law including guests providing a copy of government-issued photo identification (passport or driver licence).
Accosy™, Fortress®, Real Gold® and Workotel™ are brands of Community Convenience Centre Limited (also known as CommunityNZ)
Careers/Lifestyle/Business Opportunities
Life at/with Community Convenience Centre/Real Gold is dynamic in various sectors.
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals aligned with our values and service standards.
From our experience dealing with people from various sectors, they would do well in anything with New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4) from Open Polytechnic (if you are able to meet the criteria to work in real estate, you are one of the top, competently high-performing (including education semesters/years) reliable people to be able to work with us, not only with theoretical knowledge. We value people who take pride in their work and consistently aim for high standards.
You would also really stand out from the competition if you can authenticate yourself (to reduce the chance of receiving spam-like job applications by desperate job seekers desperately looking for ANY job even for jobs they are not competent for). By completing a video of less than 20 minutes answering the following questions:
- Tell us about yourself, your background, anything interesting you are happy to share.
- What do you know about Community Convenience Centre, or about any of our services that "sells" or highlights yourself in a positive way?
- What are you looking for in a new role?
- What do you do for leisure/hobbies/spare time?
- What are Your Greatest Strengths?
- What is your biggest accomplishment?
- Tell us about an area that you would like to grow as a professional
You also meet three or more, or multiple from this comprehensive list, which helps in making successful professionals/business owners:
- A passion for customer service excellence - plus "we are successful if our customers are successful" mentality.
- Willingness to learn, improve or upskill personally and/or professionally at your own pace without external validation.
- Safely, confidently and competently adopt/use AI in daily work practically. Hands-on experience with various AI tools to solve real-world challenging problems with the aid of the mind of being a human. Understanding of responsible AI, being ethical, data privacy, and security-first considerations.
- You have worked in any job or role for more than 5 consecutive years.
- Bachelor Degree - advantageous but not compulsory - optional
- Relevant Level 5 and 6 Qualification(s) - with practical hands-on components/assessments included.
- Relevant Certifications - level 3, 4 are an advantage.
- Be capable of learning quickly, thinking on your feet, and working autonomously, particularly under pressure.
- Have a proven track record in managing technically complex project tasks, both remotely and on-site.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and be able to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Should possess a positive attitude, be dependable, motivated, and adaptable.
We enjoy getting to know people beyond paper or digitally created CVs and Cover Letters. Upload your video to anywhere we can view it (e.g. YouTube). Alternatively, you may submit a CV and/or cover letter in PDF format.
Examples of real business locations we started and provided business owners run their own successful businesses.
Phoenix Amberley formerly Amberley Convenience
164 Carters Road, State Highway 1, Amberley, Canterbury, New Zealand
https://retailgroup.nz/amberley/
Current operator: Amberley Food Store
Community Convenience Centre t/a Fortress® Convenience
573 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011
Current Operator: Moa Yummy (PAPAQ LIMITED NZBN 9429050285570)
Phone: 022 699 6300
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Official opening times: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Fortress is a registered trademark of Community Convenience Centre Limited.
fortressdairy.com, fortress.nz
Workotel (formerly Rooms To Let Ltd)
Where Workotel started: 35 Shirley Road, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Casual, Short and Long Term Accommodation. Started by Rooms To Let Limited during 2007.
workotel.nz, workotelaccommodation.com
Community Convenience Centre t/a Accosy Accommodation
Where Accosy Started: 130 Racecourse Road, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Head Office of Accosy. Casual, Short and Long Term Accommodation.
To view a rental property you are interested in, simply contact our team or book online.
We look forward to serving you again when all Interrnational Borders reopen both locally and abroad in a More Inclusive, Less Divisive New Zealand. See you again soon.
Meet the Real Gold® A-Team
Jimmy Yap
Managing Director & Property ManagerPrior immigrating to New Zealand and joining the Real Gold Team, Jimmy was Facilities and Operations Manager for property management companies, Project Manager for all turnkey projects for local and international companies from hospitals to oil refineries. Jimmy also had a successful selling career in Real Estate in both Singapore and New Zealand.
Common Examination for House Agents (CEHA) qualified. National Diploma in Real Estate.
Jimmy is passionate about Property Management and enjoys providing excellent customer service to clients.
In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys gardening and reading.
Mobile: 021 234 8908
Email: admin@realgold.co.nz / jimmy@realgold.co.nz
Benjamin Yap
Physical and Intellectual Property Specialist / Digital & Physical Projects / Customer ServiceA Member of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ).
Holds a Certificate in Residential Property Management.
Benjamin Yap has extensive experience in property management and a commitment to delivering excellent service to his clients. Born in Singapore and brought up in Singapore and Christchurch, he speaks English and Mandarin, enabling Benjamin to get along and communicate with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
Before entering property management, Benjamin worked and gained experience in Retail, Customer Service and Hospitality.
Seeing his commercial clients succeed gives Benjamin satisfaction and motivation to help more clients/businesses succeed.
Both leisure and work time, Benjamin is involved in photography, ground and aerial/drone videography, website design and development, spending time with ... Read More (new window)
Mobile: 022 361 2591
Email: hello@benjaminyap.nz / Also monitor admin@realgold.co.nz 24/7 or anytime / benjamin.yap@realgold.co.nz
Violet Lwee
Administrator & Property ManagerViolet enjoys gardening and cooking in her spare time.
Mobile: 021 232 7080