Cleaner

Citycare Property; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Citycare Property is seeking experienced cleaners to join our team at Linton Military Camp, Palmerston North. You will help keep facilities clean, safe, and ready for NZDF personnel, working with a supportive team dedicated to reliability and respect.

Role involves operating commercial cleaning equipment and following schedules. Full training is provided; applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass pre-employment checks. A Full Class 1 Driver Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cleaning experience is preferred.
• Experience using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Confidence using, or willingness to learn, commercial cleaning machinery.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and help where needed.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay on top of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, accommodation blocks, amenities, and shared facilities.
• Operate scrubbers, buffers, and polishers; full training provided.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of cleaning across the site.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals.
• Follow cleaning schedules and site procedures.
• Work closely with teammates to keep facilities looking their best.
• Work safely and in compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Commercial cleaning

Chemical safety

Machinery operation

Team player

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Driver licence

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Polishers

Job description

Looking for steady full-time work, a supportive team, and a role where your work really matters?

Citycare Property is looking for experienced Cleaners to join our team at Linton Military Camp.

As part of the team supporting one of New Zealand's largest military bases, you'll help keep facilities clean, safe, and ready for the NZDF personnel who live and work on site. Every day is a chance to take pride in your work while being part of a team that values reliability, respect, and working together.

This role involves operating a range of commercial cleaning equipment, including buffers, scrubbers, and polishers. Full training will be provided, but you'll need to be comfortable learning to use machinery as part of your day-to-day work.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

• Cleaning offices, accommodation blocks, amenities, and shared facilities
• Operating commercial cleaning equipment including scrubbers, buffers, and polishers (full training provided)
• Delivering a consistently high standard of cleaning across the site
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals
• Following cleaning schedules and site procedures
• Working closely with teammates to keep facilities looking their best
• Working safety and in compliance with all health & safety, quality and environmental standards and expectations.

What We’re Looking For | Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and understands the importance of delivering a high standard every day.

You'll bring:

• Previous commercial cleaning experience is ideal
• Experience using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely
• Confidence using, or willingness to learn to operate, commercial cleaning machinery such as scrubbers, buffers, and polishers.
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• A willingness to roll your sleeves up and help wherever needed
• The ability to work efficiently and stay on top of your tasks
• Strong attention to detail and high cleaning standards
• A commitment to health and safety
• A Full Class 1 Driver Licence

You’ll also need to be eligible to work in New Zealand, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and Criminal Record Check, and meet NZDF security requirements.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

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