Cleaner

Heritage Lifecare; Timaru; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Timaru is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our team on a part-time basis (17.5 hours per week). Shifts include mornings and weekends in our 44-bed care home, focused on delivering a clean, welcoming environment for residents.

You will be responsible for efficient cleaning, working collaboratively with staff, and upholding our high standards of care and empathy in daily interactions with residents.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred; however, full on-job training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide a thorough cleaning service for residents in a care home environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy environment to support residents’ well‑being.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Demonstrate reliability, positive attitude and professional interactions with residents and staff.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Quality standards

Job description

• Part Time
• Application Closes 22 Oct 2026
• Canterbury - Timaru
• Housekeeping Cleaner

Join our team at Highfield Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Highfield Lifecare is a 44-bed Care Home located in the beautiful seaside town of Timaru. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

• Highfield Lifecare, located in beautiful seaside town of Timaru
• Permanent part-time (17.5 hours per week)
• AM and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaner, with a passion for working in the household environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that clean and tidy environment is important to well-being, and be great at working with people. As a Cleaner, you are responsible for providing an efficient and effective cleaning service for our residents. We only want the best for our clients, which is why we are seeking a reliable, helpful professional. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where we value career pathways and positive work ethics.

Your Skills And Experience

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred; however, full on-job training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What’s In It For You

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

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