Cleaner | Christchurch Health Campus

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

• Permanent Shifts between 24 – 40 hours per week available (Please see below for details)

Are you looking to contribute to the community in a meaningful way?

Join our dedicated and hard-working Environmental Services Department and help maintain our facilities, while providing a suitable environment for our tūroro (patients) and whānau (families).

You will be part of a small fast paced team that plays an essential part of maintaining Christchurch Health Campus. The team provides exceptional cleaning services 365 days a year, across both day and night shifts.

You will be responsible for:

• Completing all cleaning tasks to international healthcare standards
• Ensuring daily schedules and tasks are completed within set timeframes
• Operating and maintaining equipment safely around patients and whānau
• Handling cleaning solutions in accordance with safety protocols
  

Shifts available:

• 40 hours per week - Thursday to Monday 6.30am - 3pm
• 40 hours per week - Wednesday to Sunday 6.30am - 3pm
• 32 hours per week - Saturday to Tuesday 6.30am - 3pm
• 24 hours per week - Thursday to Saturday 6.30am - 3pm
• 24 hours per week - Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 6.30am - 3pm

Please ensure you indicate your preference in your cover letter.

Based at Christchurch Health Campus. Salary starting rate $23.75 per hour. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement.

Ko wai koe - About You

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible candidate who is able to bring their passion for cleaning to our facilities. This role will suit a candidate that is looking to help make the hospital a hygienic and safe space for our tūroro (patients) and whānau (families).

Full training will be provided to all new staff joining our team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• High level of patient confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience as a cleaner, particularly within health, is preferred but not essential.

Ngā hua – Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support
• Time and a half on weekends
• Health New Zealand employee benefits
  

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business. 

Mō mātou – About us 

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do” 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. 

Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. 

Tono ināianei– Apply Now 

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined. 

Position Ref: PC3024025R
For more information about this role please email – kerri.mccarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz