Housekeeping Cleaner

Overview

Waterlea Lifecare in Blenheim is looking for a part-time Housekeeping Cleaner to support residents in a warm, community-focused care home. This role is based in Marlborough and offers the chance to contribute to a clean, comfortable, and well-kept environment that supports resident wellbeing.

Waterlea Lifecare is a 61-bed aged care home with a friendly, family-style atmosphere. Blenheim offers a sunny climate, scenic surroundings, wineries, walking tracks, mountains, affordable housing, short commuting times, and access to schools and recreational amenities, making it an appealing place to live and work.

About Heritage Lifecare

Heritage Lifecare is among New Zealand’s largest aged care providers and the country’s biggest dementia care provider. The organisation continues to grow, with 42 care homes and 20 villages spread from Whangarei to Invercargill. It is built around a caring, supportive culture and a strong sense of community.

Role Details

This is a permanent part-time position for 16.5 hours per week. The roster runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm on a rotating pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, with morning and weekend shifts included.

What You’ll Do

You will provide an efficient and dependable cleaning service for residents, helping maintain a tidy, hygienic, and pleasant living environment. The role suits someone who enjoys household-style work, values cleanliness as part of overall wellbeing, and works well with people.

Why This Role Matters

This position gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ daily lives while working in a place that values positive working relationships, career development, and strong work ethics.

Skills and Experience

Previous cleaning experience is an advantage, although full training on the job will be provided. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, able to connect well with others, and show empathy in your interactions. Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are important, along with a genuine interest in helping people, good customer service, and a friendly, positive approach. Experience working to quality standards is also expected.

What’s on Offer

You will be joining one of New Zealand’s more progressive aged care employers. The package includes competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience, opportunities to grow professionally, and a supportive, collaborative workplace. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to contribute meaningfully to residents’ wellbeing every day.

Additional Information

Applications close on 03 Jul 2026. Candidates are invited to submit an online application. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews can be arranged before the closing date. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Heritage Lifecare values diversity and inclusion, supports the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

A position description file is available for this role.