Cleaning Team Leader - Christchurch Health Campus

• Christchurch Health Campus
• Permanent, full-time 1FTE Team Leader position 
• Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 12.00am

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 looking to step up to your next challenge? We need a people-centric leader to manage a large team that operates 7 days per week 365 days per year. The Team Leader (Departments & Theatres) is a new role, so you’ll need to work as part of a new leadership team structure to build new processes, relationships and ways of working that enable success not just in your team, but across all the teams in the Christchurch Health Campus Environmental Services department.

This is a full-time role with standard hours of 3.30pm-12.00am Monday to Friday including some public holidays and evening penal rates.

You will be responsible for:

• managing recruitment, induction, rostering, performance and development of Cleaning team members
• liaising with Department leaders to ensure the service is meeting their needs
• coaching the Cleaning Supervisors to run their shifts and deliver a great quality service that minimises patient risk and maximises a positive patient experience
• collaborating with the Team Leader (Wards) to enhance service efficiency, hospital flow and team culture
• monitoring and auditing activities to ensure we are meeting Health NZ standards and policies.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible candidate who can show passion for the role, relentless positivity and has the ability to bring these traits out in others.

Skills and Experience:

• exceptional interpersonal skills, including calm, consistent and positive leadership
• ability to stay focused on the end-goal and work with colleagues in a constructive way across areas of shared responsibility
• experience leading and communicating with diverse teams
• knowledge of healthcare cleaning requirements would be an advantage but is not essential for candidates that bring the right attitude and management experience.

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday 20^th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Natalie Gaunt on Natalie.Gaunt@tewahatuora.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.