Laundry Assistant

Description & Requirements

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. 

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal. 

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. 

In this role as a Laundry Worker, you won't just manage clothes, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected system that delivers exceptional support to our Residents. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. 

Just imagine the impact you could make. 

Hours & Roster Details:

• This is a casual role, meaning no guaranteed hours per week.

The purpose of this job 

Bupa Merrivale Care Home is located in Te Kamo, Whangārei, in a peaceful setting surrounded by landscaped gardens and close to Kamo Village. The home provides rest home and hospital-level care.

As a Laundry Worker you will: 

• Ensure all care is taken with the residents' personal clothing and is returned to owners
• Operate all laundry equipment as specified
• Meeting of daily schedules to keep laundry up to date and advising Managers of any issues 
• Maintaining clean/dirty delineation areas within the laundry
• Monitoring of linen supplies and advising line manager of replacement needs
• Ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect

What you’ll need to make it possible 

• Previous experience working in a commercial laundry is preferred, but training will be provided

• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents
• Available to work rotating rostered shifts, including weekends
• Reliable transport and travel arrangements
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand 

Why you’ll love it? 

• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance 
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation 
• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme 
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees 
• Refer a Friend Programme 

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara 

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. 

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

Location

Bupa Merrivale

Recruiter

Thomas Parker

General information

Name

Laundry Assistant

Ref #

66425

Date

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Full / Part Time

Full Time

Employment Type

Casual