Job Description

Are you practical, dependable, and passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment?

We’re looking for team members who take pride in their work and are ready to support the daily operations of Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, our newest residential care facility in Rukuhia, Waikato.

Whether you are passionate about keeping spaces clean, ensuring laundry is fresh and well cared for, or preparing meals with care, we invite you to join a team that values dignity, wellbeing, and high-quality care for our residents.

Housekeeping – Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in resident rooms, bathrooms, lounges, and staff areas
• Manage laundry duties with care and respect, including sorting, washing, folding, and minor repairs
• Uphold infection control and hygiene standards at all times
• Maintain a calm, homely environment that supports resident comfort
• Support the wider team through collaboration and good communication

About You – Housekeeping:

• Experience in housekeeping, laundry, or cleaning (aged care preferred but not required)
• A caring, respectful approach toward elderly and disabled residents
• Good physical fitness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time well and take initiative in daily duties
• Flexible to work on a roster, including weekends if required
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Awareness of privacy, dignity, and respect in a care environment

Kitchen Hand – Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation, menu planning, and serving nutritious, appealing meals.
• Cater to residents’ cultural, medical, and dietary requirements.
• Receive, store, and manage food supplies while minimising waste.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen areas, and maintain a hygienic environment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards.
• Complete required training and participate in performance appraisals.
• Uphold the Group’s CARE values: Competence, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy.
• Perform other reasonable duties to support residents’ safety and wellbeing.

About You – Kitchen Hand:

• You have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• You can work well in a team and follow instructions.
• You take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen.
• You are reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You understand the importance of food safety and hygiene.
• You are respectful and compassionate towards older people and committed to supporting their wellbeing.
• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment is an advantage but not essential.

Location & Roles:

These roles are based at Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, a newly built, integrated aged care and rehabilitation facility located at 52 Clearway Rise, Rukuhia, Waikato.

We offer part-time, and full-time roles, depending on your availability.

About Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere:

Located just outside Hamilton, Tamahere is a peaceful, semi-rural community. Our purpose-built facility offers aged care, disability support, and rehabilitation services in a modern, people-first environment — a first of its kind in the region.

About Sound Care Group:

Sound Care Group operates aged care facilities across Aotearoa and is proud to open its newest site in Tamahere. We’re guided by our core CARE values:

🔹 Competence – Delivering skilled, high-quality service

🔹 Authenticity – Leading with honesty and purpose

🔹 Respect – Upholding the dignity of every resident

🔹 Empathy – Supporting others with compassion and care

We will be reviewing and processing applications as they are received – don’t wait to apply!

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Apply now and help us build a safe, welcoming, and vibrant home for our residents at Tamahere.