Cleaner
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital serving the city and wider region since 1983. As the only private surgical hospital in the city, the hospital features advanced theatres and comfortable patient facilities, with 36 inpatient beds, and a dedicated day-stay facility. The team provides excellent pre- and post-operative nursing care across a wide range of elective surgical services, including Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery, and General and Endoscopic surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Behind every great hospital is a dedicated cleaning team who play a critical role in patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing. As a Cleaner, you will deliver a consistently high standard of cleaning across both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital, including laundry services, working closely with the Admin & Support Services team, Ward and Theatre Managers, and the General Manager. You will follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and asset management processes to ensure a safe, high-quality environment, while managing stock and supplies efficiently and contributing to the smooth, cost-effective running of the hospital.
This role is highly collaborative, requiring positive relationships across Support Services, Hotel Services, clinical teams, and leadership, a commitment to training and team meetings, and flexibility to support effective rostering and business needs — all while bringing care, respect, and attention to detail to everything you do.
This is a permanent position, negotiable between 0.5 – 1 FTE, based in Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Previous cleaning experience (healthcare experience is a bonus, but not essential – we’ll train you)
- Take pride in doing a job well and notice the small details
- Reliable, punctual, and enjoy working as part of a team
- Have a positive, caring attitude and understand the importance of discretion and respect in a hospital setting
- Comfortable following processes and safety procedures
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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Casey, Sterile Services Department at Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital