Cleaner

Role Overview

Heritage Lifecare is looking for a Cleaner to join St Joseph's Lifecare in Upper Hutt, Wellington. This is a casual housekeeping cleaning position within a care home environment, supporting residents in a warm, respectful setting.

The organisation is a major aged-care provider in New Zealand, with a large network of care homes and villages across the country. It promotes a supportive, nurturing culture and values teamwork, empathy, diversity, and inclusion.

Working Arrangement

• Site: St Joseph's Lifecare, Upper Hutt, Wellington
• Employment style: Casual, as needed rather than on a fixed regular roster
• Shift coverage: Morning and afternoon shifts

What the Role Involves

You will help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents by delivering efficient and high-quality housekeeping support. The role suits someone with a positive attitude who understands that a well-kept environment contributes to overall wellbeing.

The team is described as welcoming, culturally diverse, and focused on care, kindness, and professional conduct.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate is reliable, helpful, and comfortable working with people in a care setting. Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but full training will be provided on the job.

Benefits

• Work with one of New Zealand's most forward-thinking aged care organisations
• Pay will reflect skills and experience
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive workplace
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to residents' daily lives

Additional Information

• Application closing date: 24 Jul 2026
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Applications may be assessed as they arrive, and interviews could be scheduled before the closing date
• Heritage Lifecare encourages applicants from all backgrounds and states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

About Heritage Lifecare

Heritage Lifecare is one of the largest and fastest-growing aged care providers in New Zealand, and the country's largest dementia care provider. Its network includes 42 care homes and 20 villages, stretching from Whangarei to Invercargill.