Cleaner (Casual) Kaikōura Hospital

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
    Published
    May 28, 2026
    Category
    Job Type
    Casual  
    Application Deadline
    11 June 2026
    Remuneration
    Starting rate $27.80 per hour plus penal rates for weekend and night shifts. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement
    Length of Contract
    Casual
    Cover Letter
    Required
    CV
    Required
    Qualification Details
    Not required
    Location
    Kaikōura township

    Description

    Cleaner (Casual) | Kaikoura

     

    • Kaikoura - Kaikoura Hospital
    • Casual position covering annual leave and sick leave

    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

    Located on the beautiful Kaikoura coast, Kaikōura Health Te Hā O Te Ora offers a wide variety of services to the local community.  Our integrated Family Health Centre offers a fantastic mix of general practice and rural hospital medicine with a wide range of services and this role is supporting those important services.

    About the Role

    We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and flexible cleaner 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 patients and whānau.

    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

    Working for 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 communityWe welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

    How to Apply

    To apply please click “here.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

    Skills or Qualifications Required

    Skills and Experience:

    • High level of patient confidentiality
    • Excellent verbal and written skills
    • Excellent customer service and time management skills
    • 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.

    Career Development

    TBC

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