Cleaner at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Cleaner, New Plymouth BASE Hospital, permanent FTE. 
• A great opportunity for you to become an integral member of our hospital community
• The satisfaction of making a difference in our healthcare environment, whilst contributing to the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff
• 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

We are currently welcoming applications for the above positions to assist and provide cleaning services to our healthcare facility here at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. 

Our Cleaning Operators contribute to the overall prevention and control of infection throughout our hospital. Providing and ensuring acceptable cleaning standards and compliances are met and maintained.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 40 plus staff work over two shifts, supplying cleaning services 7 days per week, including all public holidays.

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About you

Ideally you will be experienced in the cleaning industry, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Have floorcare experience using electric floor buffers is advantageous.

Be physically fit and flexible to work varied shifts if required.

Understand Health & Safety in the workplace.

NZQA cleaning qualifications level 2 or 3 are preferable and advantageous, however not necessarily a prerequisite as opportunities to gain formal and specialised qualifications will be available and encouraged.

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 Friday 30th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra.looney@tdhb.org.nz

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