Maintenance Coordinator

Heritage Lifecare; Nelson; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare’s Flaxmore Lifecare in Nelson is seeking a part-time Maintenance Coordinator (20 hours/week, Monday–Friday) to join a warm, caring aged care home. You’ll perform general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry, and help keep the building safe, clean and welcoming for residents.

You’ll work hands-on and with the Care Home Manager to prioritise tasks, manage workload, and support immediate maintenance needs with a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

Responsibilities

• General upkeep of the care home, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain exterior and grounds.
• Collaborate with Care Home Manager to ensure resident safety.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Join our team at Flaxmore Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Flaxmore Lifecare is a 48-bed Care Home located in the sunny city of Nelson. Our team comes from all around the world and is open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritagecommunity by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• Flaxmore Lifecare, located in Beautiful Nelson


• Permanent Part-Time (20 hours per week)


• Monday to Friday

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Coordinator with a passion for working in a general maintenance environment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to contribute to a safe, clean, and welcoming home that supports resident well-being. We’re seeking someone with a positive, can‑do attitude who understands the importance of a clean and tidy environment, is great with people, and takes pride in their work. You’ll be both hands‑on, with practical building and maintenance skills, as well as the organisational abilities to manage workloads, prioritise tasks. As Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for the general upkeep of the care home, including preventative maintenance, building repairs, and maintaining the building’s exterior and grounds. You will also work closely with the Care Home Manager to ensure the highest level of safety for our residents.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Experience with general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry, is preferred but not essential.


• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.


• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.


• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.


• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.


• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.


• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.


• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.


• Supportive and collaborative work environment.


• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us:

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.