All Trades Assistant (Tasman)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Nelson; On-site; NZD 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Zealand seeks an All Trades Assistant to support maintenance and assist in various trades. This full-time role demands reliability, teamwork, and trade experience. The ideal candidate will have a driver's license and be adaptable to different tasks. A competitive salary of $67,920.16 per annum is offered, along with a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and tradesman tasks essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised and on weekends.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance problems.
• Carry out labouring assistance in engineering, electrical, and plumbing areas.
• Maintain the Portable Appliance Testing schedule.

Skills

Dependable

Adaptable

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

Experience in building, engineering, or electrical industries

Full driver's licence

Job description

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• This is a dynamic role which is varying and interesting with no two days the same
• There is satisfaction of being part of a larger team delivering healthcare

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 an All Trades Assistant, you will:

• assist with maintenance problems
• carry out labouring assistance in the engineering, electrical and plumbing areas
• be happy to work hard and sometimes get dirty
• feel confident to assist with operating machinery
• be responsible for maintaining the Portable Appliance Testing schedule for Nelson/Tasman Region.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday, including some weekend work.

The salary for this role is $67,920.16 per annum pro-rata, depending on skills and experience.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our facilities team consists of supportive management across the district and extensive knowledge and support of fellow trades people based in Wairau or Nelson.

About you

As an All Trades Assistant, you will:

• be dependable, adaptable, reliable, honest and proactive
• be a team player
• be able to work unsupervised and on some weekends
• hold a current, full driver's licence

It’s essential that you have experience in either building, engineering, electrical or other relevant industry, and you must be able to carry out all work in a tradesman assistant like manner.

Experience working in a hospital related environment would be an advantage, although this is not essential.

It is desired that you are comfortable using computers for basic tasks, including Microsoft programs like Word and Outlook.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae, Recruitment [e-mail] or Deshon Eagle, Facilities Supervisor [e-mail]

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.