Domestic Support Worker

Heritage Lifecare; Wellington; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

St Joseph's Lifecare, located in Upper Hutt, Wellington, is seeking a Casual Housekeeping Cleaner to help maintain a clean, comfortable and welcoming home for residents and staff. AM and weekend shifts are available, and hours are as-needed.

You will perform cleaning and laundry duties, work with a supportive team, and receive on‑the‑job training. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand; uniform is provided and you will join a caring Heritage Lifecare whanau.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Willingness to learn and pick up new systems quickly.
• Understanding Nga Paerewa standards and Treaty of Waitangi in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning and laundry service for residents.
• Carry out duties in AM and weekend shifts where required.
• Support a respectful, safe environment and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Independence

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Nga Paerewa standards

Job description

• Casual
• Application Closes 26 Nov 2026
• Wellington - Upper Hutt City
• Housekeeping Cleaner

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

St Joseph's Lifecare is Care Home with hospital care situated in, which is an exciting place to work, live and raise a family. 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 this role / Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

• St Joseph's Lifecare, located in Beautiful Upper Hutt, Wellington)
• Casual (as and when required, not on a regular basis)
• AM and Weekend shifts

Our Domestic service assistants are responsible for providing an efficient and effective Cleaning & Laundry service for our residents at St. Joseph's Lifecare. 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.

Skills & Experience / He Pūkenga Tou

• 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.
• Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

What we offer our employees / Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau

• The opportunity to work within a progressive environment and with an organization that has a solid focus to ensure the delivery of respectful and caring services that is safe for residents and staff.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with approachable and supportive management.
• Uniform provided.

Join Us

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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

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

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