A warm and busy family of four in Auckland is looking for a dependable, experienced Housekeeper to become a trusted part of their household. This part-time role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional, perhaps an empty nester, who values privacy, takes pride in their work, and is comfortable around family pets. If you’re seeking a long-term position where your efforts directly contribute to a harmonious family life, we offer a respectful and stable environment.
Family Overview
We are a professional couple with two teenage children, living in a busy, loving, and welcoming home. Our family is completed by two friendly dogs who are very much part of the household. We value our privacy and routine, and we are looking for someone who can integrate seamlessly into our home life with discretion and reliability. We believe in mutual respect and aim to build a positive, long-term working relationship with the right person.
Key Responsibilities
Your primary focus will be the comprehensive care and upkeep of our family home, ensuring it remains a clean, comfortable, and smoothly run environment.
- Maintain the overall cleanliness, tidiness, and organisation of the home through regular and deep-cleaning tasks.
- Manage all laundry, including family clothing and bed linens, with careful attention to fabric care and ironing.
- Assist with dinner preparation for the family, helping to ensure wholesome meals are ready.
- Care for all household surfaces, floors, bathrooms, and common areas to a high standard.
- Work independently and efficiently, respecting family schedules and privacy.
Qualifications
We are looking for a professional with proven experience and the right personal qualities.
- Essential: Proven previous experience as a housekeeper in a private family home.
- Essential: Complete comfort and ease working in a home with pets (we have two friendly dogs).
- A trustworthy, detail-oriented, and self-motivated work ethic, with the ability to manage time and tasks effectively without supervision.
- A respectful and discreet nature, understanding the importance of family privacy.
- A genuine interest in a long-term, stable part-time position.
Benefits and Perks
This role is designed to be a rewarding and steady part-time commitment.
- A competitive hourly rate 19$-25$ , negotiated based on your experience and skill level.
- A stable, long-term part-time role with approximately 15 hours per week, offering excellent work-life balance.
- A consistent schedule spread over 4-5 days to be agreed upon for predictability.
- The opportunity to work in a respectful, warm family environment where your contribution is truly valued.
- The professional satisfaction of maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced housekeeper with the qualities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. To express your interest, please reply to the initial advertisement as directed. Your response should include a brief cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your relevant experience, along with your CV.
We thank every applicant for their time. Our family will review all expressions of interest and will be in direct and confidential contact with candidates we feel are a strong match to discuss the role, schedule, and compensation in further detail. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you into our home.
