Hospital Cleaners 2026

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penal rates for evenings and weekends

Full training provided

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is seeking Hospital Cleaners to join the Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. You will support daily operations by providing efficient cleaning services for patients and staff, contributing to a safe and welcoming hospital environment.

The role offers various shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, with penal rates for after-hours and public holidays. Full training is provided, and eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

Qualifications

• No experience is required.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand or hold valid NZ visa.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to patients and staff to support hospital operations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in wards, offices and bathrooms.
• Assist with day-to-day facility tasks as required.
• Participate in peak period staffing and cover leave on an as-required basis.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive attitude

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hospital Cleaners - Household Services (Wairau Hospital, Blenheim)

20262x Permanent, part-time positions Casual position offering flexibility

Work within a high performing environment, while contributing towards patient care and safety within the hospital. Be part of a supportive and collegial diverseteam. 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

As a Household Staff member, you play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the hospital. Your presence will contribute to the effective day-to-day operations within its department.

As a Hospital Cleaner, you will help the hospital runsmoothly by providing an efficient cleaning service for the patients and staff.

Types of duties are - but not limited to:

• Offering morning and afternoon tea (drinks and snacks)
• Collecting meal trays from patients after each meal
• Mopping the floors using specific equipment which training is provided to use
• Cleaning offices, bathrooms and ward rooms
• For the permanent 0.84FTE (32.35 hours a week): The working hours are Wednesday-Friday: 5am to 10.45am, Saturday-Sunday 5am to 10am.
• For the permanent 0.697FTE (27.88 hours a week): Monday-Tuesday: 5am to 10.45am and then broken shift returns for 4.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday-Friday: 4.30pm to 7.30pm (the night hours are for Churchill and Specialist centre).
• We have a casual position available working a range of shifts and hours including nights and weekends. The working hours will be on an as required basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave. There are no fixed days.
• In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and public holidays worked.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Household team of nearly 88 value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. Our main location is Nelson, but we are spread across theregion and service all parts of the community. We have Household services based at Wairau Hospital and Alexandra Hospital also.

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work; someone who can create a positive impression on patients, families and staff within the hospitals. You will be suited to a Household role if you have great customer service skills and a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks. Noexperience is required.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Have a positive can-do attitude and apply this to everyday working tasks
• Be reliable and trustworthy
• Be a supportive team player who has the willingness to help each other out
• Have a customer focused approach where patients and customers are being greeted in a friendly way
• Have the willingness to learn and be able to take on positive constructive feedback

Full training will be provided. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

Job Reference

Job ref: W26-HH-Oct-Dec. Open until filled. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.