Laundry Assistant / Driver

Oceania; Napier; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania Hawke's Bay Central Laundry is seeking a reliable Laundry Assistant / Driver for a permanent part-time role. You will split time between the central laundry on-site and driving a Class 1 truck to collect and deliver linen to care facilities across Hawke's Bay.

The role requires physical activity, punctuality and teamwork. Key duties include laundry operations, vehicle checks and delivering a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• A full, clean New Zealand Class 1 driver’s licence – essential.
• Confidence driving a larger vehicle and navigating local roads.
• Reliable, punctual and organised approach to work.
• Good level of physical fitness for lifting and being on your feet.
• Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help.
• Great attention to detail and pride in delivering quality service.
• Ability to work independently on deliveries.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and Sundays.
• Previous laundry or delivery experience is advantageous but not required.
• Right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Class 1 licence

Large vehicle driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Team player

Attention to detail

Independent deliveries

Roster flexibility

Laundry experience

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


• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across weekdays and Sundays


• Previous laundry, delivery or similar experience would be an advantage, but isn't essential


• 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.