Cleaner/Orderly | Greymouth

JobSpace; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Greymouth is seeking a Cleaner/Orderly to maintain clean, safe hospital environments and assist with patient, equipment and material transfers. You will follow infection prevention practices, operate cleaning equipment and support a positive patient experience.

Previous cleaning or hospitality experience is preferred; reliability, teamwork and strong communication are essential qualities for this role in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality or a similar service environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures, instructions and health and safety requirements.
• Understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in healthcare settings.
• Good communication with patients, visitors and staff.
• Team player who can work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Clean clinical and non-clinical areas in line with Health New Zealand standards and schedules.
• Maintain high cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Follow infection prevention practices and use approved cleaning products and equipment.
• Safely manage waste and spills per procedures.
• Operate, clean and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Monitor and replenish supplies and report shortages.
• Store cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Provide safe transfers of patients, equipment and materials.
• Support a positive patient experience and hospital operations.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Team player

Good communication

Infection prevention knowledge

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Healthcare cleaning products

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you reliable, hardworking and take pride in keeping your workplace clean, safe and welcoming?

We are looking for a Cleaner/Orderly to join our team in Greymouth. This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in supporting patients, staff and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our hospital facilities, while also providing orderly services.

About the role

As a Cleaner/Orderly, you will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe and hygienic clinical and non-clinical environments. You will also assist with the safe and timely movement of patients, equipment and materials throughout the hospital.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning assigned clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with Health New Zealand cleaning standards and work schedules
• Maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Following infection prevention and control practices and using approved cleaning products and equipment
• Safely managing waste and body fluid spills in accordance with organisational procedures
• Operating, cleaning and maintaining commercial cleaning equipment
• Monitoring and replenishing cleaning supplies and reporting stock shortages
• Safely storing cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Providing safe, timely and professional patient, equipment and material transfers
• Supporting a positive patient experience and the efficient operation of the hospital

About you

You will be a reliable and practical person who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a team. You will understand the importance of providing a clean, safe and respectful environment for patients, visitors and staff.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality or a similar service environment is preferred
• The ability to follow procedures, instructions and health and safety requirements
• A strong understanding of the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with patients, visitors and staff
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality

  It would be an advantage if you have:

  • Previous experience in healthcare, aged care, hospitality or another highly regulated environment
  • Experience using commercial cleaning equipment and healthcare cleaning products
  • Knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards and infection prevention and control
  • Knowledge of safe chemical handling and use of PPE
  • Experience working independently and managing tasks within agreed timeframes
  • A willingness to undertake training and continue developing your skills
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork and excellent customer service

  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.