Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages; Katikati; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retirement village provider in Katikati seeks a caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and comfort for residents, ensuring a homelike environment. Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred, but full training is provided. Join a supportive team culture with development opportunities in aged care. Casual hours, with additional weekend rates apply.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Weekend additional penal rates

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Pride in work and care about details.
• Comfortable working on your feet.
• Genuine interest in aged care (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality cleaning across resident rooms and facilities.
• Launder, fold and return residents’ clothing.
• Maintain residents' personal laundry items.
• Support infection control and health procedures.
• Build relationships with residents.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Interest in aged care

Job description

Company Description

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 Summerset by the Sea team in Katikati. 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 offering hours on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

• 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

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on Friday 21st November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!