Staff

Meet the staff who make Alpine Springs so great!

Name: Karl Burtscher
From: Tekapo
Position: Director/owner

About me: I grew up on Richmond Station along the shores of Lake Tekapo so have a long family history in the area. My business experience has been broad, from operating a small contracting business with heavy machinary, working in adventure tourism, to creating and running a new restaurant and flying helicopters commercially… a jack of all trades. My vision has been behind the creation and continued evolvement of Alpine Springs. My other interests include plenty of outdoor recreation and sport including skiing, telemarking, windsurfing and hunting around the area. I’m also a keen musician, I play the drums and am learning guitar, when time permits!

^{Name: Cathy Hemsworth

From: Christchurch

Position: Business Development and Sales Manager

A Typical Working Week:

My job is simply to increase the profile, recognition and traffic to Alpine Springs. From leading the strategic direction of the business to working with the industry partners it is my job to manage the proactive and reactive sales opportunities, drive consumer marketing initiatives and identify joint venture promotion opportunities.

People should get in touch regarding:

Anything to do with Sales, promotions or information about visiting Alpine Springs.

Email: cathy@alpinesprings.co.nz

Phone: +64 027 432 4286}

Name: Rod Turner

From: Christchurch

Position: Customer Services Manager
People should get in touch regarding:
Anything to do with the cafe and front of house including reception, food and beverage.

Email: rod@alpinesprings.co.nz
Phone: +64 03 680 6550

Name: Marion
From: Zimbabwe
Position: Administration Manager
In a Typical Week: Accounts, Invoices and other admin work that goes on behind the scenes to make Alpine Springs run more smoothly.
Contact me: Regarding accounts and Invoices and any general office inquiries. marion@alpinesprings.co.nz

Name: Matthew
From: Christchurch
Position: Operations manager
About me: I’m a Chch boy originally but have lived around NZ and in the UK. I’m married and have three kids. I moved to Tekapo for a great job and a lifestyle change and I’m loving it.
Email: matt@alpinesprings.co.nz

Name: Jeff (Super Jeff)
From: Kimbell
Position: Operations Manager
About me: Interests include: snow sports, mountain biking, fitness training and teaching Ceroc dancing. I’ve been involved in aquatics and recreation for the past 25 years.
Email: jeff@alpinesprings.co.nz

Name: Glenn
From: Kenepuru Sounds
Position: Maintenance Manager
About me: It’s not a rehearsal! Give it the best you can!.

Name: Mike
From: Ashburton
Position: Communications, Web Administration, Marketing Assistant
About me: I maintain the Alpine Springs website, Social Media and online presence. I also dabble in basic design and work closely with Cathy.
Contact me:Regarding any website enquiry, online marketing and media requirements. mike@alpinesprings.co.nz

Name: Maria
From: Mexico
Position: Reception team leader, customer service
About me: I moved here from the big city to live in the big countryside and would never change it! I love to read and dance, there’s nothing better than keeping the body and mind occupied.

Name: Caroline
From: Palmerston North
Position: Beauty and Massage Therapist
About me: I enjoy sports and socalising. Loving Tekapo and wouldn't change it for anything.

Name: Nicole
From: Alexandra
Position: Beauty Therapist
About me: I've been at Alpine Springs for a few months now and I'm loving it. I studied at The National school of Aesthetics for a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and applied Aesthetics. I enjoyed it so much that I went back for another year to study a Diploma in Spa Therapies. As you can see I love what I do, I especially love doing (and receiving) facials and massage.

Name: Avinita Lal
From: Fiji
Position: Massage Therapist
In an typical working week: As the head massage therapist I am responsible for the organisation and some of the operations side of the Day Spa. I enjoy providing a professional massage experience for all of my clients, and tend to their various requirements.

Name: Alex
From: Tekapo
Position: Casual
About me: I work in a number of areas at Alpine Springs during the holidays. I love to play sport.

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Alpine Springs
6 Lakeside Drive
P.O. Box 150,
Lake Tekapo 7945
info@alpinesprings.co.nz