Housekeeper (Nelson)

• Nelson hospital
• 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
• Permanent, full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

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, whatever the time of day or day of the year. 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.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6.30 AM to 3.00 PM (Week 1),
Monday to Friday, 10.30 AM to 7.00 PM (Week 2)

Location: Cleaning internal and external departments in and around Nelson Hospital

Duties will include: cleaning different departments and shared spaces, cleaning patient rooms and bathroom areas.

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. You will also be supported to get your qualification in Cleaning (NZQA Level 2 & 3).

You will be joining a team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

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About you

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. To be successful in this role you must be reliable, have a positive attitude and consistently deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service. 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 for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now to fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. Applications via email will not be considered.

If you have any general questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team Sonja Rae at sonja.rae@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information, please contact Shalini Narayan Team Leader Household, Orderlies & Drivers at Shalini.Narayan@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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Applications close: 02 March 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.