Cleaning Supervisors - Christchurch Health Campus

• Christchurch Health Campus
• 2x Permanent, 0.95FTE Cleaning Supervisor positions 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting great healthcare? We are looking for two Cleaning Supervisors to run shift operations for our large environmental services team working across several building on the Christchurch Hospital Campus. Our team work 24/7 to provide an environment that is hygienic and safe for our patients, their whānau, visitors and for our staff.

We are looking for 2 Supervisors. Shift options are:

Monday – Thursday 5.00am – 3.00pm, or

Monday – Thursday 4.00pm – 2.00am (evening penal rates apply)

• Please ensure you specify within your application whether you are wanting to be considered for the Day shift, Evening shift or both.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising staff across multiple roster patterns

• Allocating staff to work areas and filling short-notice gaps from our pool of available people
• Ensuring staff comply with health and safety and infection prevention standards and processes to keep themselves and patients safe
• Making sure cleaning equipment and chemicals are maintained, used and stored correctly
• Auditing staff work to ensure we're meeting Health NZ standards and policies.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking and flexible candidates who have a passion for delivering a high-quality service.

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning requirements is essential
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including a calm, consistent and positive manner
• Experience communicating and working with diverse teams
• Computer skills are required, particularly in using MS Excel and Outlook

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Wednesday 4th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.