Laundry Assistant

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:58:22 +1200; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania's Addington Gardens Village in Christchurch is seeking a casual Laundry Assistant to join the team. You will assist with all aspects of laundry, ensuring linens and garments are cleaned, folded, and organized, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

The role offers variety and the chance to contribute to resident care in a supportive environment, with competitive pay and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in laundry or similar roles.
• Familiarity with chemical handling and safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Team-oriented attitude with attention to detail.
• Flexible with rostered shifts and on-site work.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of laundry services.
• Ensure linens, clothes and bed sheets are washed, folded and organized neatly.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain safety and hazard-free environments.
• Perform tasks with variety and reliability.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Chemical handling

Fast-paced environment

Service excellence

Team player

Rostered shifts

Right to work in NZ

Job description

The role

Our Addington Gardens Village in Christchurch are looking for a casual Laundry Assistant to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with all aspects of laundry services
• Ensuring all linens, clothes and bed sheets are washedfolded and organised neatly
• Keeping your work area clean and tidy
• Following set policies and procedures to ensure all areas are safe, and hazard free
• Enjoying a role with plenty of variety.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar position and withchemical handling
• The ability to handle a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to delivering an excellent service
• A team first attitude and aneye for detail
• The ability to work on a rostered shift basis
• The right to work in New Zealand.

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

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