Posted 15 August, 2026
Hospital Cleaner (Casual) Nelson
New Zealand Government
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: c044ed1c7d5de104
Job Description
Hospital Cleaner, Nelson Hospital, CasualBe part of a supportive and friendly team contributing towards keeping the Hospital a safe environment. Help our hospital to maintain being a hygienic environment.Work with a manager who will be supportive in your learning and one who fosters an open-door policy and caring working environment. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Hospital Cleaner, you will help the hospital runsmoothly by providing an efficient cleaning service for the patients and staffat Nelson Hospital. Help the hospital stay a safe place where families can visitin comfort and staff can continue doing great work in a clean environment. Types of duties are - but not limited to: Offering morning and afternoon tea (drinks and snacks) Collecting meal trays from patients after each meal Mopping the floors using specific equipment which training is provided to use Cleaning offices, bathrooms and ward rooms Assisting other staff as requested In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday. The working hours will be on an asrequired basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave. There are no fixed days. Please view the position description for further information. About the Team/Service/Location You will be joining our team of nearly 88 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here About you You will be suited to the role of Hospital Cleaner, if you have experience in cleaning or customer service OR if you have no experience but a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work;someone who can leave the hospital cleaned to a standard that leaves a positive impression on customers, patients and families. To be successful in this role, you will: Have a positive can-do attitude and apply this to everyday working tasks Be reliable and trustworthy Be a supportive team player who has the willingness to help each other out Have a customer focused approach where patients and customers are being greeted in a friendly way Have the willingness to learn and be able to take on positive constructive feedback Full training will be provided. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. Information Working at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr