Trades Assistant | Christchurch Health Campus at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus
• Permanent | Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

We - re looking for a practical, motivated Trades Assistant to join our Facilities Maintenance & Engineering team. You - ll play a key role in supporting the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of buildings, plant, and equipment across Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury sites - helping ensure our healthcare facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained for staff and patients alike.

About the role

• Assist in maintenance and repairs of building services including:
• Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, steam, compressed air, and medical gas systems.
• Structural elements, building fabric, and internal finishes.
• Support inspections, planned maintenance, and defect repairs across CDHB facilities.
• Help with installation and upgrade of building plant and equipment.
• Follow all health and safety policies, including correct use of PPE.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues via mobile phone, as needed.
• Identify and report when improvements or changes are required.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety regulations at all times.

About you

Essential:

• Experience in a building maintenance or service environment.
• Understanding of building statutory requirements and maintenance standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Familiarity with maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
• Able to work closely with professionals across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Reliable, adaptable, and responsive to change.
• Strong observation skills to identify maintenance issues.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting 24-hour operational environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues on the go.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.