Caretaker | Kaitiaki
Te Kura Tamawāhine o Whakatū | Nelson College for Girls is on the hunt for a superstar Caretaker to ensure the maintenance of our buildings, fixtures and fittings are consistently maintained to the highest level. We are looking for someone that understands the importance of this role and the integral part it plays to the smooth operation of our Kura. This role is part of a small property team, the Operations Manager, Caretaker and Groundsperson. The Caretaking role concentrates on the maintenance side of keeping our Kura operating, and our Groundsperson takes great care of our gardens, grounds, and lawns.
We are proud of our Kura, our ākonga, our staff, our community, and we are looking for a team player who will share that pride and be excited with the opportunity to work at Te Kura Tamawāhine o Whatakū|Nelson College for Girls. If you believe you can be that superstar, please keep reading……
We are looking for a Caretaker | Kaitiaki superstar that can be:
A practical problem-solver with a can-do attitude
A friendly face who can connect with our students, staff, and community
A self-starter with ideally a trades background and a knack for getting things done
A fitness enthusiast who can keep up with our busy and hilly school environment!
A master of time management and a whiz at juggling tasks
A team player who will pitch in when and where required
If you're our Caretaker | Kaitiaki superstar:
You're proactive, practical, and passionate about your work
You’re confident in using IT systems to help you manage your day and tasks
You take pride in keeping things tidy and organized
You're a team player with a positive attitude
You're ready to join a dynamic and supportive team
As our Caretaker | Kaitiaki superstar you will be responsible for:
Keeping our buildings, fixtures and fittings in top shape
Completing maintenance jobs with speed and efficiency
Ensuring our school is safe and healthy for everyone
Managing small projects and collaborating with our team
Keeping our boiler and swimming pool running smoothly
As our Caretaker superstar we can offer you a:
Permanent full-time role – 37.5 hours Monday – Friday - 7.30am - 4.30pm
Competitive pay of $30.00 per hour which is above the School Caretakers and Cleaners Collective agreement.
The opportunity to work within our amazing school community.
A full job description can be found on our website, please read this to understand the full Caretaking role. Vacancies — Nelson College for Girls (ncg.school.nz)
We welcome your application, which needs to include
Cover letter explaining why you could be our next Caretaker superstar
Completed application form which can be downloaded from our website
Up to date CV.
Please send all 3 documents to ellie.harvey@ncg.school.nz by 9:00am Monday 18th August 2024. Please note we will be considering and interviewing as applications come in, so please, if you would like the opportunity to be part of our team and believe you can bring the right skills to be our next Caretaker | Kaitiaki superstar, don’t delay in applying.