Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

Summerset Holdings; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a friendly Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant for our Rototuna village in Hamilton. You’ll help keep resident rooms, communal areas, laundry and kitchens clean, safe and homely, supporting high standards of care for residents and their whānau.

This casual, on-demand role is perfect if you take pride in small details, are physically capable, and want to contribute to a warm, respectful aged-care community. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.
• Able to be physically active and on your feet.
• Full training provided for aged care.
• Diversity and inclusion are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry and kitchen facilities.
• Launder, fold and return residents' clothing and linens with care.
• Label and maintain residents' personal laundry items.
• Support infection control and safety procedures.
• Build friendly, respectful relationships with residents.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Healthcare experience

Hospitality experience

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Aged care interest

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner.
You're a quiet hero behind the scenes — keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.

We’re looking for a hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Rototunavillage team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

Qualifications:

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary — full training provided)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Applications for this role will close on Friday 16th October.