"Cleaning Coordinator"

Job Description:

Te Ratonga Paenga | Campus Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Permanent position (30 hours per week, 0.75 FTE)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Cleaning Coordinator? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

An opportunity has arisen for a Cleaning Coordinator to join the Facilities Management team at University of Canterbury. In this role you will support the coordination of cleaning operations across assigned areas of campus, helping ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety are maintained.

Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, you will help organise the daily work of cleaning teams, support consistent cleaning practices, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the coordination of cleaning staff to ensure daily tasks are completed to agreed standards
• Conducting regular inspections and contributing to monthly quality assurance checks
• Ensuring cleaning schedules are followed and updated when required
• Helping coordinate staff coverage and roster adjustments in collaboration with the Operations Supervisor
• Monitoring start and finish times and supporting team members to follow break schedules
• Maintaining cleaning equipment and ensuring cleaning cupboards are stocked
• Reporting equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly
• Supporting Health & Safety practices and team toolbox meetings
• Coordinating with other Cleaning Coordinators when responding to urgent situations (e.g. flooding)

This is a practical role in a large campus environment, and there may be times where you support the team with hands-on cleaning tasks when needed.

Mōu | Who You Are

You take pride in maintaining clean, safe environments and enjoy working with others to get the job done well. You are organised, supportive of your team, and comfortable helping coordinate day-to-day work activities.

We encourage applications from people who bring the following:

• Experience working in commercial or large-scale cleaning environments
• Confidence supporting or coordinating the work of a small team
• Familiarity with a range of professional cleaning equipment and products
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Awareness of Health and Safety practices in cleaning environments
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence with a clean record
• NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent qualification)

You will also bring:

• Reliability and a collaborative approach to working with others
• Confidence working across multiple buildings or operational areas
• A commitment to maintaining professional standards and supporting your team

Experience supervising or coordinating cleaning teams is helpful, but we also welcome applicants who are ready to step into a coordination role and demonstrate the capability to support a team.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

UC is made up of approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a gross floor area of 223,000m2. The University of Canterbury (UC) is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam, Christchurch. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a community that encompasses sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration resulting in a safe, secure and inspirational environment.

You will work in the Cleaning Services team and be part of a critical service that keeps our thriving community working to support the success of staff and students.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people.

We offer a range of benefits, for more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/.

The closing date for this position is: 20 March 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
*Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.*

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Job Details

Reference #	31311
Posted on	16 Mar 2026
Closes on	20 Mar 2026 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration, Communications, Cleaning
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time

Posted: 16/03/2026