Laundry Assistant / Driver

Oceania Healthcare; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Laundry Assistant / Driver for our Hawke’s Bay central laundry. This part-time role involves split duties between on-site laundry work and driving a Class 1 truck to collect and deliver linen to care facilities across Hawke’s Bay.

We’re looking for someone active, reliable and team-focused to join a supportive team. Shifts cover weekdays and Sundays, with roster flexibility.

Qualifications

• Full, clean New Zealand Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Confidence driving a larger vehicle and navigating local roads.
• Reliable, punctual and organised approach to work.
• Good level of physical fitness for lifting, loading and being on your feet.
• Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Great attention to detail and pride in delivering a quality service.
• Ability to work independently when on deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and delivering laundry to Oceania care facilities and retirement villages across Hawke’s Bay.
• Safely driving the Class 1 laundry truck and ensuring deliveries are completed on time.
• Assisting with daily laundry operations: washing, drying, folding and organising linen.
• Loading and unloading laundry with care.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Completing vehicle checks and keeping driving records as required.
• Working with the team to keep laundry services running smoothly.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent deliveries

Job description

The role

Our Hawke's Bay Central Laundry team is looking for a reliable and motivated Laundry Assistant / Driver to join us.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same! You'll split your time between working onsite in our central laundry and getting out on the road, driving our Class 1 laundry truck to collect and deliver linen to our care facilities and retirement villages across Hawke's Bay.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in their work and loves being part of a supportive team.

This is a permanent part-time role, with shifts across weekdays and Sundays. Flexibility to work across the roster is essential.

What you'll be doing

• Collecting and delivering laundry to our Oceania care facilities and retirement villages across Hawke's Bay
• Safely driving our Class 1 laundry truck and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and on time
• Assisting with daily laundry operations, including washing, drying, folding and organising linen
• Loading and unloading laundry, ensuring everything is handled with care
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Completing vehicle checks and maintaining accurate driving records where required
• Working alongside a friendly team to keep our laundry services running smoothly

What you'll bring

• A full, clean New Zealand Class 1 driver's licence essential
• Confidence driving a larger vehicle and navigating local roads
• A reliable, punctual and organised approach to your work
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves lifting, loading and being on your feet
• A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to lend a hand wherever needed
• Great attention to detail and pride in delivering a quality service
• The ability to work independently when out on deliveries

  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.