Service Worker (Housekeeper) – Iona, Oamaru

Part Time

Application Closes 25 Oct 2026

Otago - Oamaru

Housekeeping Cleaner

Service worker - Housekeeper

Part-time, Permanent

Iona, Oamaru

The Role

We are looking to employ a Housekeeper for our busy Enliven care home in Oamaru. Our housekeeping department is responsible for cleaning the facility, along with residents' rooms. You will be supporting the lives & wellbeing of older people living at Iona Care Centre by providing general housekeeping duties. Housekeepers in Enliven homes don't only dust, clean and mop floors; they play a vital role in the smooth running of a care home. The health and safety of Enliven residents, staff and visitors often depend on the clean, safe environment provided by efficient and effective housekeepers.

Hours: Permanent, part-time- 49 hours per fortnight to be worked as follows:

• Week one: 7hrs/day, 0800-1530hrs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Week two: 7hrs/day, 0800-1530hrs on Monday, Thursday, and Friday
• What We Offer
• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses
• About You

The ideal applicant will

• Work well in a team
• Be physically fit and strong
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Laundry experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
• About Oamaru
• Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feels with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour, and lots of other great surprises.

For more information about Oamaru visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at the hospital and rest home level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Iona - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.