The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Household Attendant (Government House, Wellington)Government House is the DPMC business unit that manages the overall running of Government House Wellington and Auckland, to ensure effective support of the Governor-General, including planning and organising all official engagements and functions, and ensuring that the Governor-General is well supported in all settings.
We are seeking an experienced Household Attendant. You will be working in a unique business environment, as part of the housekeeping team to provide high-quality domestic and hospitality support to Their Excellencies and their guests while promoting the Office and the Household of the Governor-General through harmonious and cooperative internal working relationships and handling external contracts with discretion and efficiency.
Ko wai koe | About you We select on capability and welcome a wide range of applications where the candidate can demonstrate the following:
Extensive experience in delivering housekeeping services to principals in a high-end environmentPractical knowledge and understanding of best practices in housekeeping duties and laundry servicesDemonstrated ability to work under pressure, handle a physically demanding operational workload, and adjust easily to changing work demands and circumstancesExperience within the Public Service or state sector, and knowledge of New Zealand's government and constitutional arrangements.Key responsibilities of this role: Carrying out a high level of personal service on a rostered basis (tidying, cleaning, laundry, etc.) for Their Excellencies and their guests at Government House Wellington.Carrying out the role as required in the absence of the Senior Household Attendant Housekeeping.Carrying out daily cleaning and as required conservation cleaning tasks to maintain a high level of presentation of the formal (Red Carpet) areas and function and event spaces of the main building at a standard that reflects a Vice Regal Residence and maintains long-term stewardship of the property.Carrying out housekeeping services as required to ensure outbuildings are serviced and maintained at a level that is presentable and able to be occupied at short notice.Carrying out the linen-laundering, pressing, and storage for the House in line with best health and safety practices.Carrying out accurate inventories for appropriate GH supplies as required.Maintain equipment to appropriate standards and particularly in line with the heritage value of the House as required.Continuously looking for and presenting new and improved ways of innovating in the delivery of services.To support housekeeping activities at Government House Auckland as necessary, including the ability to travel to Auckland if required in consultation with the Housekeeping Supervisor.Maintaining FOH or Kitchen with adequately clean linen as required.Provide laundry services for Houseguests as required.Ta matou e tuku | What we offer We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact, we believe it is a strength. All DPMC roles are flexible by default and a positive work-life balance is encouraged.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply To be eligible for this position, you must be able to attain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance.
If you are interested, please apply online. Applications close at 8 pm, Sunday 8 September.
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