Maintenance Person

About the role

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village in Remuera, Auckland is looking for a Maintenance Person to join its established team. This is a permanent full-time position with fixed weekday hours, running Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

What the role involves

• Helping deliver day-to-day and preventive maintenance across the village so buildings, equipment, facilities, and outdoor areas remain safe, functional, and presentable.
• Assisting residents with repair and upkeep needs in their homes.
• Following health and safety procedures carefully to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and backing the wider team where needed.

What you should bring

• Experience in maintenance work, a relevant trade qualification, or a recently completed apprenticeship.
• Strong troubleshooting ability, careful attention to detail, and a practical, positive approach.
• Customer service ability and the confidence to build good relationships with residents.
• Clear communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A dependable, approachable, and professional manner.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. While applications from overseas candidates are sometimes considered, this role requires New Zealand work rights because of immigration requirements.

About the employer

Ryman is a major retirement living and aged care provider in New Zealand and Australia, with a workforce of more than 7,700 people across nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, corporate functions, and more. The organisation focuses on delivering exceptional care every day, supported by teams who handle everything from meals and activities to maintenance and resident support. It is also in a period of change, aiming for stronger commercial results, better ways of working, and continued leadership in retirement living and care.

Working environment and benefits

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
• The chance to work in an attractive, resort-style village setting.
• Access to professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a variety of suppliers and retailers.
• Recognition and appreciation from residents and their families.
• A varied role that keeps your skills broad and engaged.
• Consistent fixed shifts that support work-life balance.

Diversity statement

Ryman welcomes people from all backgrounds and values individuality. The company encourages applicants who want to contribute to its mission and be part of a workplace where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.

Application note

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than expected.