Handyperson | Greymouth

• West Coast – Greymouth – Maintenance & Engineering Team
• Full time permanent position working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

Are you practical, safety-minded, and enjoy hands-on work that makes a real difference in your community? Join our Maintenance Team and help keep our Health New Zealand West Coast facilities running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. This role supports essential services across our district, ensuring our buildings, systems, and environments remain fit for purpose for patients, staff, and visitors. 

About the Role

As a Trades Assistant, you will work as part of the Maintenance & Engineering Team, supporting technical staff and contributing to the overall performance, safety, and reliability of our health facilities. You will help carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and upgrades across a wide range of building services and essential plant systems.

This role is ideal for someone proactive, adaptable, practical, and eager to learn in a busy 24/7 healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team, Culture & Communication

• Support a collaborative, engaged Maintenance & Engineering team.
• Understand and contribute to the district’s goals, priorities, and service direction.
• Promote a strong, positive, and safety-first work culture.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues, managers, and wider health services.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Assist with maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems across HNZ sites.
• Support building services including HVAC, water systems, compressed air, medical gases, and reticulated systems.
• Perform building structure, fabric, and finishes maintenance as required.
• Keep facilities well maintained and functioning to a high standard.
• Provide backup for grounds maintenance, including lawns and spraying.

Inspections & Planned Work

• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and monitoring of plant rooms and systems.
• Assist with installation, upgrades, and replacement of building services and equipment.
• Follow Maintenance & Engineering Standards and Operational Procedures.
• Carry out Planned, Condition, and Defect maintenance tasks.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Use PPE correctly and promote safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Requisition parts and materials when required.
• Participate in emergency response and on-call roster.

About you

Skills & Attributes

• Physically fit and able to meet day-to-day physical demands.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal.
• Self-aware, adaptable, and solution-focused.
• Able to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Positive attitude toward learning, change, and improvement. 

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within a building services environment or building maintenance.
• Understanding of building statutory requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues through observation.
• Understanding of how maintenance work impacts patient services.
• Experience supporting a 24/7 operating environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt quickly to changing tasks. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.