Laundry Assistant

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Footwear allowance

Employee benefits and discounts

Healthcare membership

Job summary

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited in Auckland is seeking a dedicated Laundry Worker to support a central laundry facility serving regional care homes. The role involves operating laundry equipment, handling residents' clothing with care, and contributing to a smooth daily schedule.

You will work a rotating roster with occasional early shifts, and must be able to drive the laundry truck. Training will be provided for workplace equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial laundry is preferred.
• Be a proactive team player who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all care is taken with residents' personal clothing and returned to owners.
• Operate laundry equipment as specified.
• Meet daily schedules to keep laundry up to date and inform Managers of issues.
• Maintain clean/dirty delineation areas within the laundry.
• Monitor linen supplies and advise line manager of replacements.
• Ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Empathetic

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity.

In this role as a Laundry Worker, you won't just manage clothes, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected system that delivers exceptional support to our Residents. This role also will occasionally involve driving to different sites to deliver laundry.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Hours: Average 32 Hours per week
• Shift Time: Shifts rostered between 0600-1630, with occasional 0430-1230 when required to deliver laundry.
• Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job

Located in Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland Laundry is our dedicated central laundry facility servicing Auckland regional care homes for over the last 10 years.

As a Laundry Worker you will:

• Ensure all care is taken with the residents' personal clothing and is returned to owners
• Operate all laundry equipment as specified
• Meeting of daily schedules to keep laundry up to date and advising Managers of any issues
• Maintaining clean/dirty delineation areas within the laundry
• Monitoring of linen supplies and advising line manager of replacement needs
• Ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Previous experience working in a commercial laundry is preferred,but training will be provided
• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents
• Available to work rotating rostered shifts, including weekends
• Full Licence and ability to drive the laundry truck.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

Why you’ll love it?

• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Refer a Friend Programme

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.