Household Cleaner - Casual
Household Cleaner, Nelson Hospital, Casual x2
- Be part of a supportive and friendly team contributing towards keeping the Hospital a safe environment. Help our hospital to maintain being a hygienic environment.
- Work with a manager who will be supportive in your learning and one who fosters an open-door policy and caring working environment.
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 have two casual Household Cleaner opportunities.
As a casual Household Cleaner, you will help the hospital run smoothly by providing an efficient cleaning service for the patients and staff at Nelson Hospital.
Types of duties are - but not limited to:
- Offering morning and afternoon tea (drinks and snacks);
- Collecting meal trays from patients after each meal;
- Mopping the floors using specific equipment which training is provided to use;
- Cleaning offices, bathrooms and ward rooms;
- Assisting other staff as requested.
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.
The working hours will be on an as required basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave.
There are no fixed days or hours.
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
You will be suited to the role of Household Cleaner, if you have experience in cleaning or customer service OR if you have no experience but a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work; someone who can leave the hospital cleaned to a standard that leaves a positive impression on customers, patients and families.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a positive can-do attitude and apply this to everyday working tasks;
- Be reliable and trustworthy;
- Be a supportive team player who has the willingness to help each other out;
- Have a customer focused approach where patients and customers are being greeted in a friendly way;
- Have the willingness to learn and be able to take on positive constructive feedback.
- 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 16 May 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: R1N26-088 & R1N26-089
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.