Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

Summerset; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalties

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Summerset Mountain View village in New Plymouth is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to help keep resident spaces clean, fresh and homelike. You’ll contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff alike.

This casual, as-needed role suits someone who takes pride in small details, can stay on their feet, and enjoys working with older adults. Full training is provided, with weekend penalties and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Pride in work and attention to small details.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Genuine interest in aged care; full training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Healthcare or hospitality background

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

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 casualHousekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Summerset Mountain Viewvillage 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 offering hours on an as 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