Caretaker / Painter

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Caretaker who is a qualified painter to join our dedicated Facilities Management team at Nurse Maude, based in Christchurch. This role would work Monday to Friday.

This role plays a key part in maintaining our facilities, assets, and grounds to a high standard. While the primary focus is painting, the position also includes general maintenance and groundskeeping duties. Working within the maintenance team, the Caretaker helps ensure a safe, well-maintained, and functional environment for all.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining facilities, assets, and grounds, with primary focus on painting. Other duties include general maintenance and groundskeeping to support a safe, well-maintained environment. Working within the maintenance team, the Caretaker ensures a functional environment for all staff and visitors.

About You / Qualifications

• A Trade-Based Background : Qualified painter.
• Technical Skills : Practical knowledge of trade methods, tools, and safety practices.
• Groundskeeping Practices : Experience in groundskeeping and landscape maintenance practices.
• Facilities Maintenance : Proven experience in performing day-to-day facilities maintenance, including both reactive and proactive tasks.
• Health and Safety Compliance : Ensures all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Record Keeping and Reporting : Proficient in maintaining accurate records and reporting tasks.
• Time Management and Problem Solving : Excellent skills in managing time and solving problems.
• Computer Skills : Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence using computers.
• Proactive Mindset : A solution-focused mindset with a high level of initiative.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Physical Fitness : Physically fit and agile, capable of regular bending and lifting tasks.
• Driver's Licence : A full, clean NZ driver's licence.

You'll also either hold or be willing to obtain :

Experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous, and a working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles is essential.

Benefits

The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago, Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

How to Apply

We are now accepting online applications, and welcome you to apply! If you have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be back in touch.

Reference # 20873

Posted on 05 Sep 2025

Closes on 26 Sep : 55

Location(s) : Christchurch

Expertise : Other

Job level(s) : Experienced

Work type(s) : Permanent full-time

Position description (click link to view) : Caretaker Position Description - July 2025.pdf

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