Maintenance & Facilities Lead – Aged Care

Bupa; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free skin checks

Free period care products

Free menopause consultation

Uniforms provided

Viva wellbeing program

EAP

Job summary

Bupa Riverstone Care Home in Palmerston North is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Officer for a casual, on-site role. You will undertake maintenance tasks, manage contractors, and ensure records and compliance are up to date, supporting a modern aged-care environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, a relevant vocational qualification, and good planning and organisational skills. You will contribute to cost efficiency and energy management while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of maintenance experience in a similar position.
• Relevant vocational or technical qualification.
• Ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment effectively and safely.
• Tech savvy with sound organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
• Follow the preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage cost efficiency and monitor and compare energy cost and usage to look for improvements.
• Keep current records of works completed and meet all compliance requirements.
• Management of contractors when on site.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to obtain best price and value.
• Participate in planning and implementation of minor refurbishment works alongside the managers.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Power tools proficiency

Organisation & planning

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Vocational or technical qualification

Job description

Bupa Riverstone Care Home in Palmerston North is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Officer for a casual, on-site role. You will undertake maintenance tasks, manage contractors, and ensure records and compliance are up to date, supporting a modern aged-care environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, a relevant vocational qualification, and good planning and organisational skills. You will contribute to cost efficiency and energy management while delivering high-quality