New member profile: M.J. Moffat
Tuesday night was also M.J. Moffat's new member profile. M.J. took us through what has been a busy and varied work and home life. Initially she joined Deloitte's in 1982 to moving to Te Anau Downs Motor Inn in 1985 as a receptionist.
M.J. then moved to the T.H.C. as a trainee manager based in Te Anau and breaking into a male dominated industry. She then transferred to Queenstown and then to the T.H.C. Chateau at Mt Ruapehu.
In 1982 M.J. travelled overseas, based in London but visited many European Countries while there. She set up and ran Backpacker Hostels before returning to NZ just post 9.11. Meeting Chef Gordon Ramsay was a memorable event and he was more amiable than the brash celebrity role he plays according to M.J.
A period in Te Auau followed on the Milford Track and then postions with the Explorer Motel and Apartments, and then managing holiday houses and forming the "Holiday Stays" business. Lastly M.J. has now moved to Wanaka and is the General Manager of Club Wyndham Wanaka.
In between times M.J. has been working for the Electoral Commission and latterly as Returning Officer for South Dunedin.
M.J has a daughter, Emily, currently residing in Dunedin. She has now purchased a property in central Wanaka which will keep her busy and which has much potential.
M.J. joined the Te Anau Rotary Club in Te Anau in 2012 and transferred to Wanaka Rotary in 2021.
Thank you for sharing your business experience and your many anecdotes, M.J. and trust you will to continue to enjoy your time in Wanaka.