Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

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Summerset is seeking a casual Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at the Trentham village in Upper Hutt. This role is about more than cleaning; you’ll keep resident rooms, bathrooms and communal areas fresh, launder and return clothing, label and mend items, support infection control, and build friendly relationships with residents and whānau. Experience in housekeeping, ideally in healthcare or hospitality, is preferred, but full training is provided and a genuine interest in aged care is valued. It offers weekend penal rates, a supportive team culture and clear career development. To apply, tailor your CV to show attention to detail, reliability, flexibility for casual shifts, and availability, and apply before 17/08/2026 as applications may close early.

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 Trentham 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 Casual role, working on an 'as and when required' 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.

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 17/08/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!