School Caretaker - Christchurch
The Caretaker Role
This permanent, full-time role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their day, is active, and takes pride in creating and maintaining well-presented, safe, clean and well-functioning learning and living environments for our students, staff and visitors.Reporting to the Person in Charge of Property, the position is worked from 7 30 am to 4 00 pm over the full year, on site, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break.
Start date is by negotiation, by mid-November 2025, subject to police vetting clearance.
About Us
Catholic Cathedral College is a culturally diverse and whanau-focused co-educational College, situated in central Christchurch, on a large and well-developed site. Our goal is to ensure a high-quality Catholic education is available for all, regardless of race, gender, identity, economic or cultural background.
We have a maximum roll of 635 students, and our students (Year 7 to Year 13) are an incredibly special group of rangatahi. As the only Catholic co-educational high school in the city, we draw students from across the whole city and surrounding area.
The Candidate
The person appointed to this position will have:- The ability to self-manage, working both independently and as part of a team
- Physical fitness with high levels of energy, and capable of regular bending and lifting tasks
- A high level of problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with sound judgement and great attention to detail
- Sound ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- A focus on service in relation to working with staff and other stakeholders
- A willingness to embrace and support the special Catholic character of the College, and Te Tiriti of Waitangi
- Proven experience as a Caretaker/Handyperson, or in a similar maintenance/facilities role, with a sound understanding of Health and Safety regulations and best practice; adherence to College policies is required
- Strong practical skills and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance, repair and gardening tasks; only specific tasks are outsourced
- Demonstrated organisational skills, being both adaptable and efficient - this is a busy role, with competing demands on time
- Computer skills, with the ability to upskill in the use of Google for Education (including G/Mail, G/Calendars and G/Sheets), and other IT equipment and software as required
- Capability to manage budget areas through prudent purchasing, and maintaining supplier relationships
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs across the school buildings and grounds, including painting, gardening and cleaning
- Ensuring that all school facilities, equipment, vehicles and systems are maintained in good working order, and fully compliant
- Ensuring the security of the College
- Co-ordinating and overseeing the work of external contractors (including contract cleaners) and service providers as required
- Assisting with the set-up and take-down of school events and activities
- Completing regular health and safety inspections (BWoF) and implementing corrective actions
- Providing general support to school administration and staff as needed
Remuneration and benefits
Conditions are in accordance with the Caretakers, Cleaner, Canteen and Groundstaff Collective Agreement (10.7.25 - 9.3.27). Remuneration is payable above Collective Agreement rates, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
A free onsite car parking space is available, and a cellphone (for work purposes only). Safety boots and overalls required for work tasks will be provided.
How to apply
Please review the application information, and the job description, on our College website, www.cathcollege.school.nz (About - Work With Us), prior to submitting your application by e-mail to: recruitment@cathcollege.school.nz
You should include:- Your resumé and cover letter, highlighting your reasons for your application, and ensuring that you clearly outline your demonstrated and relevant experience, and suitability to the position at Catholic Cathedral College
- The completed Application for Appointment: Declaration form (downloaded from our College website)
- Copies of relevant qualifications and first aid certificate as appropriate
- Copy of your current New Zealand driver licence
Do not apply via the Seek or TradeMe application process, as such applications will not be reviewed.
Applicants must hold a current, full, clean driver licence, and have the legal and ongoing right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Only permanent residents and citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand need apply (no overseas applications).Police vetting will be undertaken for the successful applicant prior to start date, and on a three-yearly cycle.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be offered prior to the closing date.
Applications close at the end of day on 12 October 2025.