Maintenance Officer

Bupa; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend program

Professional development

Industry-competitive remuneration

Be You at Bupa

Job summary

Bupa Remuera Care Home in Auckland is seeking a friendly, honest Maintenance Officer for a permanent part-time role (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–3:30pm). The position suits someone who wants to balance work with family and friends while maintaining indoor and outdoor facilities.

You will manage on-site contractors, follow maintenance programmes, keep accurate records, and contribute to energy efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years’ maintenance experience in a similar role.
• Relevant vocational or technical qualification.
• Ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment safely.
• 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 energy cost and usage.
• Keep current records of works completed and meet all compliance requirements.
• Management of contractors on site.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers for best price and value.
• Participate in planning and implementation of minor refurbishment works alongside the managers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Power tools

Organisation & planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Vocational or technical qualification

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.

Posted 10/08/2026 Job Number 64845 Work type Permanent - Part Time Posting End Date 11/09/2026

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 Remuera Care Hometeam on a permanent, part-time basis. This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, so 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.

Roster and hour details:

Role Type: Permanent Part Time

Days: Monday to Friday

Shift Timing: 9am-3:30pm

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, study support, 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.