Housekeeper

Oceania Healthcare Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Healthcare Ltd in Upper Hutt is seeking a casual Housekeeper to join the Elderslea Lodge team. You will assist with cleaning and laundry, keeping residents’ spaces tidy, and following policies to ensure a sanitised, safe environment for residents.

The role requires housekeeping experience, knowledge of chemical handling, and a friendly, team-focused approach. You’ll work rostered shifts and contribute to delivering high-quality care to our 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

Cleaning

Chemical handling

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Detail orientation

Rostered shifts

NZ work rights

Job description

The role
Our Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt 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.