Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $57,990 to $64,645 and is covered by the collective agreement: E tū Collective Agreement (1 June 2024 - 31 May 2026)

• Gisborne Hospital & Offsite Buildings
• Rostered & Varied Hours
• Casual Contract

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The position exists to utilise a range of materials and equipment to clean a range of surfaces in order to restore or maintain building in a clean and hygienic condition. This role requires a pro-active approach to safety and adherence to policy and procedures.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals who work cohesively together to maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring the hospital operates smoothly and provides the best care for our patients and staff.

Position Description: Housekeeper

About the You

The successful candidate will have:

• Physically fit & reliable
• A Team player and able to work autonomously
• Excellent customer service skills
• An ability to work effectively in a demanding team environment
• A positive attitude to go the extra mile to assist others
• Shows initiative and a commitment to time management. 
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karren Baines Karren.baines@tdh.org.nz OR Leo Hunter Leo.Hunter@tdh.org.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

ities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.