Trades Assistant | Ashburton Hospital

• Ashburton – Ashburton Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week between 06:00 - 18:00. Flexibility is required for weekend or after-hours work.
• On-call duties include urgent call-outs for repairs and phone support.
• Permanent full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role:
Ashburton Hospital is seeking a dedicated Trade Assistant to join our maintenance and engineering team. This is a hands-on role supporting the repair, maintenance, and operation of hospital buildings, services, plant equipment, and grounds. The role also includes project work and urgent maintenance tasks as part of an on-call rotation.

The salary for this position is $67,725 + on-call for the right candidate with the right experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Repair:

• Perform non-technical maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems across CDHB buildings and sites.
• Conduct routine maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, medical gas systems, and other building services.
• Carry out minor building repairs, including carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
• Perform daily checks on plant rooms, air conditioning units, tunnels, and sewer lines.
• Conduct regular portable appliance testing and assist Electrician with other electrical testing
• Regularly inspect operating systems and services throughout CDHB sites.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep (e.g., removing debris from spouting and traps).
• Support installation and upgrades of building services and plant systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures, including the use of PPE.

Project Work:

• Complete maintenance and repairs in line with project timelines.
• Recommend improvements to the Site Maintenance Manager.

On-Call Duties:

• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation approximately every 4-5 weeks.
• Respond to urgent work requests.
• Conduct urgent repairs or coordinate contractors when required.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with equipment relocation, delivery tasks, and vehicle grooming.
• Perform window cleaning and waste management.
• Drive passenger buses for Elizabeth Street Day Care and Tuarangi Home (if endorsed).

About you

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in building services, trades, or maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, engineering, and plumbing.
• Full Driver’s License.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing tasks.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of building statutory requirements and patient service impact.

Desirable:

• Trade qualified
• Experience in 24-hour environments.
• Passenger Endorsement or Class 2 Driver’s License.

• Opportunities for further training and development.
• Play a crucial role in maintaining hospital facilities and supporting patient care.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.