Laundry Assistant

Oceania Group; Spreydon-Cashmere Community; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Addington Gardens Village in Christchurch is seeking a casual Laundry Assistant to support our dedicated team. You will help with all laundry tasks, ensure linens and garments are washed, folded, and neatly organised, and keep your area clean and safe.

We value a team-based mindset, preparedness for a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to delivering excellent service. You must have the right to work in New Zealand and be able to work on rostered shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position (laundry/housekeeping)
• Ability to handle chemicals safely and follow safety procedures
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to work on rostered shifts

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of laundry services
• Wash, fold, and organise linens, clothes and bed sheets
• Keep work area clean and tidy
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure safety
• Provide a role with variety and teamwork

Skills

Experience in laundry

Chemical handling

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Rostered shifts

Job description

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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.

We are the proud owner and operator of over 30 aged care centres and retirement villages across New Zealand. As the third largest provider of aged care in New Zealand, we are passionate about supporting our local communities and providing the very best care to meet kiwi’s needs.