Household Assistant

Bupa; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Footwear allowance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Bupa St Kilda Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join the Housekeeping team. You’ll help maintain a high standard of cleanliness across resident rooms and public areas while supporting safety and dignity for residents.

The role is permanent part-time, averaging 18 hours per week with shifts from 8:00 am–2:00 pm or 5:00 pm–9:00 pm, on a 4-on/2-off, 6-week rotating roster. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a proactive, empathetic teammate

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a similar environment is preferable.
• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning as set out on the cleaning schedule.
• Managing cleaning supplies.
• Meeting of daily schedule to ensure that residents’ rooms and public areas are in perfect order, reporting any faults or issues to the Household supervisor.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe chemical use and storage.
• Treat residents with respect and dignity.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Team player

Empathetic

Reliable transport

Right to work in NZ

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.

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time


• Hours: Average 18 hours/week ; 108 hours/6 weeks roster period


• Shift Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm/ 5:00pm to 9:00pm


• Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-Weekly rotating roster across Monday to Sunday).

Thepurposeof this job

Located on the northeastern edge of Cambridge, Bupa St Kilda Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It provides Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

As a Cleaneryou will be part of the Housekeeping team to:

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning as set out on the cleaning schedule.


• Managing cleaning supplies.


• Meeting of daily schedule to ensure that residents’ rooms and public areas are in perfect order, reporting any faults or issues to the Household supervisor.


• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe chemical use and storage.


• Treat residents with respect and dignity.

What you’ll needto make it possible

• Previous cleaning experience in a similar environment is preferable.


• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed


• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents


• Reliable transport and travel arrangements


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

Why you’ll love it?

• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance


• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most


• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees


• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation


• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters


• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme


• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees


• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development


• Refer a Friend Programme

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.