JOB DETAILS

Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

CompanySummerset
LocationWarkworth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
About The Company
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
About the Role

Company Description

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 Warkworth 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 causal role, working on as and when basis.

Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit if you:

  • You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
  • 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)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
  • 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 Friday 24th April. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

  • Employee Type: Casual
  • Work Location: Warkworth
  • Key Skills
    HousekeepingLaundry servicesCleaningInfection controlHealth and safetyAged careAttention to detailPhysical fitnessHospitalityCommunication
    Categories
    HealthcareHospitalitySocial Services
    Benefits
    Weekend additional penal hourly ratesSupportive team cultureCareer development opportunities
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and dignified environment for residents by cleaning rooms and communal areas. They also manage the laundering, folding, and maintenance of residents' personal clothing and linens with care.
    📋Job Type
    casual
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    1067
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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