Maintenance Coordinator

Christchurch
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Full Time
Application Closes 02 Oct 2025
Canterbury - Christchurch City
Manager

Join our teams at Hoon Hay and Somerfield Rest Home to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.Somerfield Care Home, with 39 beds, is conveniently located in the popular Christchurch suburb of Somerfield. Nearby, Hoon Hay Rest Home offers 40 beds and is centrally situated in the vibrant suburb of Hoon Hay, Christchurch. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?About Us:Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.About this role

Hoon Hay and Somerfield Rest Home
Permanent full-time role (40 hours per week)
AMs' shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Coordinator, with a passion for working in the general maintenance environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that clean and tidy environment is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for the general maintenance of the care home including preventative maintenance measures, building repairs, maintaining the building exterior at the Care Home, and working with the Care Home Manager to ensure a high level of resident safety. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where career pathways and positive work ethics are important. We only want the best for our clients, which is why we are seeking a reliable, helpful professional.This is a combined site role, with approximately 70% of the time based at Hoon Hay and the remaining 30% at Somerfield.Your Skills and Experience:

Experience with general maintenance, painting, plumbing, and minor carpentry is preferred but not essential.
Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
Experience delivering to a quality standard.
A full clean driver's license.

What's in it for you:

Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us:Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' link.Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

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