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Posted 20 August, 2026

Cleaner

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 98f5df7e16ee2620

Job Description

The University of Canterbury was established in 1873. Based in Christchurch, on the South Island of New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) has an impressive international profile in research, learning and advanced scholarship in... Part-time, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE) Multiple continuing (permanent) positions $28.95 per hour Hours 4.00am-8.00am (Monday to Friday) Āu Mahi | What You Will Do As a Cleaner you will be responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout your designated areas at the university campus. Mōu | Who You Are To successfully fulfil this position you must have plenty of initiative, be punctual, be physically fit, and have the ability to work unsupervised. You will have previous cleaning experience. If you have commercial cleaning experience this would be an advantage, however training will be provided. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With You will work in the Cleaning Services team and be part of a critical service that keeps our thriving community working to support the success of staff and students. You will work independently but will feel safe with our supportive team behind you and the ability to park onsite at no cost during your work hours. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here . We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. The closing date for this position is: 30 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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