General Maintenance Support

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid certification including CPR

Wellbeing support

Discounts with health & tech partners

Generous leave options

Ongoing development opportunities

Te Tiriti o Waitangi‑aligned workplace

Job summary

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is seeking a hands-on housing assistant to prepare and clean emergency housing properties between tenancies. You will perform minor maintenance, assemble furniture, and ensure homes are safe, welcoming and move-in ready.

Ideally you have experience in cleaning, property maintenance or handyman work, are physically fit for lifting and moving furniture, and hold a valid NZ driver’s licence with CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete it.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A practical, hands-on approach with ability to carry out minor repairs.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling, lifting and moving furniture.
• Reliable, self-motivated and solutions-focused with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean emergency housing properties between tenancies.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repair work to keep properties safe and functional.
• Set up homes, including furniture assembly and appliance installation.
• Maintain communal areas, grounds and outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to support property maintenance.
• Support tenant moves and ensure homes are welcoming and ready for occupancy.
• Assist tenancy manager with tasks as required.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Basic computer skills

Job description

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• Salary range: $57,311.61 - $64,646.41 (placement within this range will depend on the years of relevant experience)

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

Housing is more than just a home. It is the foundation for wellbeing, belonging, stability, and opportunity. Through our housing services, we work alongside whānau, communities, iwi partners, and housing providers to create sustainable housing outcomes that empower people to thrive.

Prepare and clean emergency housing properties between tenancies.

Carry out minor maintenance and repair work to keep properties safe and functional.

Set up homes, including furniture assembly and appliance installation.

Maintain communal areas, grounds, and outdoor spaces to a high standard.

Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to support property maintenance.

Support tenant moves and ensure homes are welcoming and ready for occupancy.

• Assist tenancy manager with tasks (as required)

Previous experience in cleaning, property maintenance, handyman, or related work.

A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling, lifting, and moving furniture.

A positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to support the wider team.

Reliable, self-motivated, and solutions-focused.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and the legal right to work in New Zealand.

• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this)
• Access to extensive wellbeing support - counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, mental health workshops, and more.
• Discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness and other partners.
• Generous leave options including wellbeing, cultural, and study leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.
• A workplace that lives its values and honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• The chance to grow in one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations.