Housekeeper at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• A permanent part time role available at Nelson Hospital: 0.725 FTE.
• Great opportunity to learn how a hospital works and get a foot in the door to a world of opportunities. 
• You will be joining a team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

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 help our hospital to be 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. You'll also be part of the team that contributes to the hospital running smoothly.

The role involves thorough cleaning throughout the wards, operating theatres, public areas and offices, as well as changing beds, and laundry and rubbish collection.  You may also do the tea rounds, have contact with patients and support the nursing and orderly staff.

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

• 0.725FTE: Comprising 0.15 FTE (13 hours per fortnight, Monday 16:00 - 22:30) and 0.575 FTE in a flexible role (46 hours per fortnight).

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.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

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

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.

Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 20 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Shalini Narayan (Team Leader) at shalini.narayan@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job ref: R1N26-030 & 034

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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