Facility Cleaner - Waihopai (part time) at Government Communications Security Bureau, Nelson - Marlborough

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented Facility Cleaner to keep our site and facilities at a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. Your work will help create a safe, pleasant environment for all staff in line with health & safety standards and industry best practice.

This is a part‑time, permanent position working 0.6 FTE across Monday – Friday. While this is working between core business hours, we offer flexible start and finish times within agreed limits to help you balance work and life.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks to a high standard (office areas, meeting rooms, hallways and passages, toilets, bathrooms, showers, kitchens and kitchenettes, service corridors, workshops, technical spaces, foyers and porches.
• Track and restock cleaning supplies, hygiene items, kitchen provisions, and first‑aid items, ensuring timely re‑orders.
• Manage waste, recycling and hazardous material handling in line with health & safety guidelines.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, damage or security concerns to facilities management.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the ability to liaise with a range of people.

What you bring:

• Proven cleaning experience in a domestic, commercial or light‑industrial setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver comprehensive cleaning and hygiene services.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety practices, including HAZCHEM handling.
• First aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with our friendly and supportive team, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

• Health Insurance and Vision Care packages
• Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
• Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave, pro-rated to hours of work
• Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
• Free onsite parking

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

• Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
  • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
    
    

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service