Maintenance Officer

Bupa; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend program

Professional development

Industry remuneration

Be You at Bupa

Job summary

Bupa in Cambridge, NZ is seeking a Maintenance Officer to oversee the upkeep of St KildaCare Home. This role supports building operations with indoor and outdoor maintenance, painting, and basic repairs, working 11 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will coordinate on-site contractors, keep accurate records, ensure compliance, and help plan minor refurbishments with managers, bringing practical skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ maintenance experience in a similar position.
• Ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment safely.
• Legally entitled to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility and oversee upkeep.
• Follow preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage cost efficiency and monitor energy usage.
• Keep current records of works and meet compliance requirements.
• Manage on-site contractors and negotiate with suppliers.
• Assist planning and implementation of minor refurbishments.

Skills

Maintenance

Record keeping

Contract coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Health and safety

Education

Vocational/Technical qualification

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Every day, in every way, caring for our residents and our people is what makes our heart beat. We are searching for a friendly, honest Maintenance Officer to join the St KildaCare Home located in Cambridge. This role may suit someone who is looking to take a step back from full-time work and enjoy precious time with family and friends.

This is a Permanent role working on an average of 11 hours per week:

• Roster pattern: 9am - 3pm either on Mondays and Tuesdays or on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Total hours- 66 hours over a 6 weeks roster cycle.

This role will suit jack-of-all trades candidates who are well versed in maintaining accurate records, supervising, and coordinating on site contractors. We are seeking interest from candidates who can undertake indoor and outdoor general maintenance, painting, water blasting, repair equipment, and have a good understanding of the basics of building.

Key Task and 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.

About You

• Ability to engage with stakeholders and make sure we can focus on delivering high-quality service.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ maintenance experience in a similar position and ideally, you will hold a 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 accurately.
• Proven ability to build strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders, work well within a team and autonomously and be able to take and give direction.
• Demonstrate the ability to think outside of the box and problem solve.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Extra Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.