Straight from employers' career sites
82 open roles, 18 posted this week, most paying $53k to $54k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Oceania
Providing cleaning and laundry · Cleaning communal spaces · Sanitising work areas
Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning position; knowledge and experience in chemical handling; ability to work rostered shifts; right to work in New Zealand
Summerset Retirement Villages
Cleaning resident areas · Laundering residents’ clothing · Supporting infection control
Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees
A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.
Operating laundry equipment · Maintaining cleanliness · Monitoring linen supplies
Previous commercial laundry experience preferred but training provided; must be a proactive team player; available for rotating shifts including weekends; reliable transport; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Summerset · 1001-5000 employees
A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.
Cleaning resident rooms · Laundering clothing · Supporting infection control
Experience in housekeeping preferred, physically fit, genuine interest in aged care, full training provided.
Sofitel · 5001+ employees
A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.
Cleaning public areas · Maintaining hygiene · Assisting guests
Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred; physical fitness to stand, lift, push, pull; attention to detail; flexibility for varying shifts including weekends and holidays; English proficiency.
Hind Management · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.
Preparing guest rooms · Cleaning bathrooms · Replenishing amenities
Prior housekeeping experience preferred but not essential; ability to maintain high cleanliness standards, perform physically demanding tasks, work shifts including weekends and public holidays, and basic English proficiency.
Ryman Healthcare
Carrying out housekeeping duties · Observing health and safety precautions · Supporting village colleagues
New Zealand work rights
University of Canterbury
Delivering deep cleaning · Operating cleaning equipment · Reporting safety concerns
Experience in large-scale cleaning; experience delivering specialist and deep cleaning; hands-on cleaning equipment experience; knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Ryman Healthcare
Carrying out housekeeping duties · Observing safety precautions · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Skyline Enterprises
Servicing rooms · Assisting with stock control · Maintaining team communication
Right to legally work in New Zealand; flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays; agreement to comply with health and safety procedures
The Warehouse · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Restocking shelves · Following planograms · Maintaining store cleanliness
Must be over 16, have reliable transport, be physically fit for heavy lifting, and have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Novotel Hotels
Cleaning guest rooms · Replenishing guest supplies · Handling guest laundry
Availability to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays; NZ residency or a permanent NZ work visa
Green by Nature
Emptying rubbish bins · Operating compactor vehicle · Cleaning public facilities
full, clean driver’s licence; ability to drive a manual vehicle; good level of fitness; pass a pre-employment drug test
Novotel Christchurch Airport · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.
Assisting guests · Delivering messages · Inspecting public areas
Commit to minimum 32 hours per week; ability to work day shifts; full driver's license; professional presentation; teamwork; organizational skills; guest service orientation; availability over Christmas and New Year; right to work in NZ.
Oceania
Providing cleaning services · Cleaning communal spaces · Following sanitisation procedures
housekeeping or cleaning experience; knowledge and experience in chemical handling; ability to work rostered shifts; right to work in New Zealand
Oceania
Providing cleaning and laundry · Cleaning resident spaces · Following safety procedures
Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning position; knowledge and experience in chemical handling; ability to work rostered shifts; right to work in New Zealand
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Cleaning campground facilities · Maintaining water infrastructure · Assisting campground visitors
Full New Zealand Driver Licence; valid NZ work visa covering the employment period
Ryman Healthcare
Laundering resident clothing · Sorting and delivering linen · Following health precautions
New Zealand work rights
Millennium Services Group Limited
Cleaning floors · Cleaning amenities · Collecting rubbish
Minimum 6 months' cleaning experience; reliable transport; full driver's licence; valid working rights in New Zealand
Ryman Healthcare
Maintaining village cleanliness · Observing safety precautions · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Maintaining hygiene · Cleaning facilities · Supporting operations
Strong attention to detail, time management, communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team, high personal presentation, availability for a 7-day rotating roster, and a high work attendance record.
Accor · 5001+ employees
A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.
Cleaning guest rooms · Restocking trolleys · Reporting maintenance issues
Previous cleaning or room attendant experience preferred; warm communication; attention to detail; physical ability to navigate stairs; reliable transportation; availability for varied shifts including weekends and public holidays.
Accorpacific · 5001+ employees
A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.
Cleaning guest rooms · Restocking trolleys · Reporting maintenance issues
Previous cleaning or room attendant experience preferred; warm communication; attention to detail; physical role with staircases; reliable transportation; availability for varied shifts including weekends and public holidays.
Millennium Services Group Limited
Supervising night cleaners · Conducting cleaning operations · Maintaining cleaning equipment
Proven specialist cleaning and/or cleaning supervisory experience; experience supervising and managing a team; full New Zealand Driver Licence; EWP and Working at Heights certification or willingness to obtain them; valid New Zealand work rights
Hilton · 5001+ employees
A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.
Cleaning serviceware · Monitoring stock levels · Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
Junior Middle School Diploma or equivalent; able to operate and maintain cleaning equipment
QT Hotels & Resorts · 5001+ employees
A premium lifestyle hotel brand offering unique guest experiences and culinary excellence.
Cleaning guest rooms · Restocking amenities · Responding to guest requests
Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not essential; strong attention to detail; physical fitness; reliable and punctual; valid work rights in New Zealand (no sponsorship).
Ritchies Transport · 1001-5000 employees
A leading New Zealand transport company providing essential public transport services and transitioning to electric vehicles.
Cleaning buses · Performing yard duties · Maintaining fleet presentation
Class 2 licence essential; physically fit; attention to detail; reliable; good communication; ability to work independently and in a team; pre-employment drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and reference checks required.
Green by Nature
Emptying rubbish bins · Collecting litter · Collaborating on larger projects
Full class 1 driver’s licence; ability to drive a manual; pass a pre-employment drug test
Indie Campers · 201-1000 employees
A campervan marketplace offering rentals, subscriptions, and vehicle sales for road trips worldwide.
Cleaning vehicles · Preparing vans · Performing inspections
Valid driver's licence and ability to drive a van (plus); availability for irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays; physical stamina for walking, crouching, bending, and standing; attention to cleanliness; communication skills; immediate availability.
ISS Facility Services · 5001+ employees
A global facility management company delivering services that make places work better.
Cleaning hospital areas · Replenishing consumables · Delivering customer service
Excellent communication skills, physically fit, Covid vaccination proof, NZ work rights, clean criminal background, reliable transport, and willingness to undergo Hepatitis B screening.
There are 82 roles open for cleaning jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 18 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 36 full time and 39 part time.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $53k to $54k a year.
Most are in Auckland (21), Canterbury (19) and Wellington (10).
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There are 82 roles open for cleaning jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 18 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most cleaning jobs in New Zealand pay $53k to $54k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (21), Canterbury (19) and Wellington (10). Open a region to see its cleaning jobs.
Keep it to two pages, leave off your photo and date of birth, and use the job ad's own words for your skills. Our New Zealand CV format guide covers every convention, with a free template.
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