You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
Job Description
A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner.
You're a quiet hero behind the scenes — keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.
We’re looking for a hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Karaka village team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.
As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
- Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
- Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
- Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
- Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
- Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs
This is a permanent, part-time role working 7:30am - 4:00pm on Thursday and Fridays or Wednesday or Thursday (between 15-32 hours fortnightly).
Qualifications
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hopsiatlity
- Take pride in your work and care about the small details
- Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
- Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary — full training provided)
When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
Additional Information
When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
Our benefits include:
- Weekend pay rates: An additional 40% on your hourly wage
- Time and a half: For any shift over 8 hours in a day
- Free Southern Cross Health Essentials insurance
- A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
- Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 18th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
