Love keeping things clean, organised, and looking their best? We’re looking for a casual Cleaner at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the high standards that make our venue such a special place to visit. Working on an as-required basis, this flexible role is perfect if you enjoy variety and want to fit work around your lifestyle. From sparkling exhibits to spotless facilities, your efforts will help ensure every visitor enjoys a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience.
You’ll be part of a supportive, hands-on team that values reliability, teamwork, and pride in a job well done. If you like to stay active, enjoy working in a unique environment by the sea, and want flexibility in your schedule, this is a great opportunity to make a visible difference every day.
Te Āheinga - The Opportunity
Keep public, staff, and service areas clean, safe, and welcoming across the Aquarium.
Monitor and maintain the presentation of facilities, and guest spaces throughout the day.
Ensure cleaning products and supplies are well-stocked and used safely.
Work collaboratively with your team to support smooth daily operations and great visitor experiences.
He kōrero mōhou - About You
Experienced in commercial or facility cleaning and take pride in maintaining high hygiene standards.
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Physically fit, capable of handling cleaning equipment, and comfortable working on your feet.
You bring a friendly, positive attitude and don’t mind early starts, weekends, or public holiday shifts.
This is a casual role, offering flexibility to work on an as-required basis to suit both you and the team.
The hourly rate for this role is between $24.45-$28.75 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.
We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.
He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC
At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!
Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.
Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.
Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare are independent council-controlled organisations that look after specific council assets or activities on our behalf.
