Cleaner (Casual) | Reefton - West Coast

West Coast District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in New Zealand is seeking a dedicated cleaner for a casual position to cover sick and annual leave. The role involves maintaining hygiene standards at Reefton Health Centre, ensuring a safe environment for patients and families. Ideal candidates are reliable, flexible, and passionate about cleanliness, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Time and a half on weekends

Double time on public holidays

Employee benefits from Health New Zealand

Qualifications

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• High level of patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Completing all cleaning tasks to international healthcare standards.
• Ensuring daily schedules and tasks are completed within set timeframes.
• Operating and maintaining equipment safely around patients.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Casual Position to Cover Sick and Annual Leave

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

Are you looking to contribute to the community in a meaningful way? Join our dedicated and hardworking team to help maintain our facilities and provide a suitable environment for our tūro (patients) and whānau (families).

You will be part of a small, fast-paced team that plays an essential role in maintaining Reefton Health Centre. The team provides exceptional cleaning services 365 days a year.

Salary

Starting from $27.80 per hour, based on the Etū Multi-Employer Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities

1. Completing all cleaning tasks to international healthcare standards throughout the hospital, including patient rooms, public areas, and lavatories.
2. Ensuring daily schedules and tasks are completed within set timeframes.
3. Operating and maintaining equipment safely around tūro (patients) and whānau (families).
4. Handling cleaning solutions in accordance with safety protocols.

About You

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and flexible candidate who is passionate about cleaning. This role is ideal for someone who wants to help make the hospital a hygienic and safe space for our tūro and whānau.

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills.
• High level of patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Experience as a cleaner, particularly within health, is preferred but not essential.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Time and a half on weekends; double time on public holidays.
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.