Housekeeper (Wairau 0.5 FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Wairau Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Housekeeper, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-time

• You will be joining a team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.
• You will also be supported to get your qualification in Cleaning (NZQA Level 2 & 3).

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.

About the Role

As a Housekeeper, you will clean internal and external departments in and around Wairau Hospital. Duties involve: cleaning patients rooms and bathroom areas, general areas such as offices as well as Day Stay and Specialist Centre.

The role will suit someone with experience in cleaning/customer service OR someone with no experience but a passion for being part of one of New Zealand - s fastest growing sectors and see how a hospital ticks. 

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening and weekend work, Kiwisaver and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday. 

This is a permanent, part-time role working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), Monday to Friday, 4.30PM to 8.30PM. No on-call is required. Working after 8.00PM will be at a different rate.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 70 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

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About you

As a Housekeeper, you must be reliable, have a positive attitude and consistently deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.

We are looking for an entry level or experienced household staff member to be part of our dedicated team contributing to the hospital running smoothly. You will make our hospital a place where people can get better safely, families can visit in comfort, and staff can do great work in a hygienic and safe environment.

Full training will be provided.

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 by 12 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at Sonja.Rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Trish Manawatu (Team Leader Household) at Trish.Manawatu@nmdhb.govt.nz.

 Job ref: R1W25-034

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