Housekeeper

Oceania; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania's Duart Village in Hastings is seeking a casual Housekeeper to join the dedicated team. You’ll assist with cleaning and laundry, keep resident spaces tidy, and follow policies to ensure areas are sanitised, safe, and hazard-free.

We’re looking for someone with housekeeping experience, strong communication, a team focus, and a careful eye for detail. The role offers variety, rostered shifts, and a rewarding chance to contribute to a supportive community caring for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning position.
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team work focus.
• A friendly nature, with respect for our residents.
• A passion for ensuring a safe environment.
• Strong eye for detail.
• The ability to work on a rostered shift basis.
• The right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of cleaning and laundry services
• Cleaning the residents communal and living spaces
• Following set policies and procedures to ensure sites areas are sanitised, safe, and hazard free
• Enjoying a role with plenty of variety.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Chemical handling

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Rostered shifts

Right to work NZ

Safety awareness

Friendly nature with residents

Job description

The role

Our Duart Village in Hastings are looking for a casual Housekeeper to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with all aspects of cleaning and laundry services
• Cleaning the residents communal and living spaces
• Following set policies and procedures to ensure sites areas are sanitised, safe, and hazard free
• Enjoying a role with plenty of variety.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning position
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling
• Strong communication skills
• Team work focus
• A friendly nature, with respect for our residents
• A passion for ensuring a safe environment
• Strong eye for detail
• The ability to work on a rostered shift basis
• The right to work in New Zealand

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.