Laundry Assistant Required In New Zealand

Ryman Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Laundry Assistant to join our friendly team at the beautiful Diana Isaac Retirement Village in Christchurch. In this important role, you’ll ensure our residents’ personal clothing and village linen are cared for with dignity and attention to detail. If you have strong empathy, a friendly manner, and want to contribute to the well-being of others in a rewarding environment, we offer a stable role with set hours in a resort-style village.

Company Overview

Ryman Healthcare is New Zealand’s largest and most trusted retirement village operator, driven by the belief that life gets richer with age. We are a trailblazing organisation that develops, builds, and operates villages to the highest standards. At Diana Isaac and across our villages, we foster a fun, friendly, and incredibly supportive team environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. We are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick and are deeply committed to the kindness, excellence, and innovation that make our communities special.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide an essential service that supports the comfort and daily lives of our residents.

• Ensure the smooth and efficient laundering, careful sorting, and timely delivery of all village linen and residents’ personal clothing.
• Work closely and supportively with your colleagues in the laundry and wider village team to maintain a seamless service.
• Strictly observe all health, safety, and hygiene protocols to protect the well-being of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Take pride in your work, paying excellent attention to detail to handle residents’ belongings with care and respect.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone whose personal qualities align with our values of care and community.

• A natural sense of strong empathy and a respectful, friendly professional manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and a reliable, responsible work ethic.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
• Full eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for this position.

Benefits and Perks

Working at Ryman comes with a range of benefits designed to support you and your well-being.

• A fixed, part-time roster for certainty of hours: Thurs and Fri (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM), Sun (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM).
• A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment within a leading organisation.
• Work in our beautiful, resort-style village with excellent facilities.
• A Ryman Team Benefits Card offering discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within our growing network of 49 villages.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a role where your work makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application through the Ryman Healthcare careers website or portal. We recommend applying promptly, as applications are reviewed as they are received and interviews may be scheduled before the advertised closing date.

Ryman is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and celebrates individual uniqueness. We encourage anyone who shares our purpose and commitment to kindness and excellence to apply.