Maintenance Team Member

Full job description
Full Time
Application Closes 14 Jan 2026
Southland - Southland
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
Your role will be pivotal in keeping our facility running smoothly and looking its best. You’ll ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for everyone by managing both scheduled and urgent maintenance tasks. A key part of your responsibilities includes performing regular checks and monitoring compliance in line with the Building Warrant of Fitness standards, so everything stays up to code and ready for use.

Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:

Maintain our facilities to a high standard – buildings, grounds, equipment, including minor repairs and handyman tasks
Stay on top of maintenance schedules – handle planned work and respond quickly and promptly to urgent repairs
Keep everything safe and compliant – follow health, safety, and building standards
Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:

A practical problem-solver who can tackle repairs and maintenance
A full New Zealand drivers licence
A strong commitment to health and safety, making sure everyone stays safe
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail – able to prioritise and manage a busy workload while keeping accurate records of jobs, contractors, and compliance checks
Be the kind of person everyone loves working with—positive, helpful, and always ready to lend a hand
Mō mātou | About us:
We are proud to be the largest social service and aged care provider in Southland. Our vision is a community where all people can make the most of their strengths, feel included, valued and safe. Within our organisation, we have two service divisions – Family Works and Enliven, our strength lies in the passion and dedication of our team of over 400 employees.

Enliven is dedicated to the well-being of the elderly, where we provide retirement living, residential aged care and community support across our Southland care homes.

Join us and embrace the vibrant cultural diversity and storied heritage of our organisation, it’s the fusion of past and present that defines our uniqueness and shapes our tomorrow. At our core is our commitment to those in our care and in our teams, to cultivate a community where individuals are empowered to leverage their unique strengths, feeling included, truly valued and safe.

Why you'll love working here:

opportunities for personal and professional growth
a supportive environment for achieving work-life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions
we are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual
a supportive team that cares about you and your family
enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services!
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
If you have a positive can do attitude and are eager to contribute to our valued maintenance team, dedicated to maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere for our residents, visitors and staff, then we want to hear from you!

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have a current work visa.
Pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.
(Interviews and appointments with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date, so don't delay apply today!)

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