Housekeeper (0.4 FTE)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Housekeeper for Nelson Hospital. The role involves cleaning various departments and patient areas, focusing on teamwork and high-quality service. Ideal candidates may be entry-level or experienced, motivated to support health outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive training will be provided, and all applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

Hourly rates with additional payments for weekends or holidays

KiwiSaver contributions

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean internal and external departments in and around Nelson Hospital.
• Duties involve cleaning theatres, patient rooms, and bathrooms.
• Support teamwork to ensure the best health outcomes.

Skills

Cleaning experience or customer service

Reliable

Positive attitude

Customer-focused service

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part-time

• You will be joining a team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.
• You will also be supported to get your qualification in Cleaning (NZQA Level 2 & 3).

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 Housekeeper in the maternity department, you will clean internal and external departments in and around Nelson Hospital. Duties involve: cleaning theatres, surgical outpatient, physio and other offices as well as cleaning patient rooms and bathroom areas.

The role will suit someone with experience in cleaning/customer service OR someone with no experience but a passion for being part of one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sectors and seeing how a hospital ticks.

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening and weekend work, KiwiSaver and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

The hours are 6.30 AM to 3.00 PM, Saturday to Sunday, working 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE).

About the Team/Service/Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 70 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here.

About you

As a Housekeeper, you must be reliable, have a positive attitude and consistently deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.

We are looking for an entry level or experienced household staff member to be part of our dedicated team contributing to the hospital running smoothly. You will make our hospital a place where people can get better safely, families can visit in comfort, and staff can do great work in a hygienic and safe environment.

Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 08 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact us.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.