Household Services Assistant (Halswell)

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

My Everyday Wellbeing

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust in Halswell (Christchurch) seeks a reliable Household Assistant with additional shifts in Laundry to join our care team. This varied role involves general housekeeping and hygiene maintenance across the facility to ensure a comfortable environment for residents.

The role also covers laundry duties, sorting, washing, drying and folding, with adherence to infection control protocols. Applicants should be able to work on-site and be physically fit for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and well-presented as a minimum standard for a care-supported environment.
• Experience with cleaning and/or laundry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general household tasks across different areas of the facility (vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, rubbish disposal, dusting, floor cleaning) while following infection control policies.
• Maintain tidy, safe and hygienic living spaces for residents and support staff in a busy care setting.
• Sort, wash, dry and fold laundry; operate commercial laundry equipment and adhere to infection control procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry experience

Job description

St John of God Halswell supports people living with disability to lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Our 60-room residential care facility is situated in attractive grounds with award-winning gardens. The facility has an onsite gym and Rehabilitation and Therapy team, who support residents living in our care. Our services employ over 350 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities.St John of God Hauora Trust is a member of Te Uru Tāngata, Centre for Workplace Inclusion.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team in a dual-role position as a Household Assistant with additional shifts in the Laundry. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene.

About the Role

This position involves working across two areas:

Household Assistant Duties:

General household tasks across different areas of the facility, for example, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, rubbish disposal, dusting, floor cleaning etc. and at all times practising appropriate infection control policies.

Maintaining tidy, safe, and hygienic living spaces

Supporting staff to ensure a comfortable environment for residents

Laundry Duties:

Sorting, washing, drying, and folding laundry

Operating commercial laundry equipment

Following infection control and hygiene protocols

Ensuring linen and garments are handled and stored correctly

About You

Reliable, punctual, and well-presented

Physically fit and able to be on your feet for extended periods

Able to follow instructions and hygiene procedures carefully

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Previous commercialcleaning and/or laundry experience is an advantage, but not essential.

If you are motivated, dependable and enjoy hands-on work, while contributing to the well-being of others then we look forward to hearing from you to discuss your future career at St John of God Hauora Trust.

Please note we can only consider applicants who are either NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work visa.

Applications close 5pm, 7th December2026.

We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.

We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.

We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.

We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.

Perks and benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Services)
• My Everyday Wellbeing