Defence House Building Assistant

Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and delivering great service behind the scenes?

Citycare Property is looking for a Defence House Building Assistant to join our team at Defence House, the national headquarters of the New Zealand Defence Force in Wellington.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes ownership of their work, and understands the importance of maintaining professional environments. You'll play a key role in ensuring office spaces, meeting rooms, shared facilities, and amenities are presented to a high standard and ready to support NZDF personnel every day.

Due to the security requirements associated with this role, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret NZ Government Security Clearance

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga
• Maintaining offices, amenities, meeting rooms and shared spaces to a high standard
• Carrying out cleaning and presentation tasks across the facility
• Assisting with meeting room set-ups, furniture moves and event support
• Supporting the day-to-day operation and readiness of the building
• Performing routine checks of facilities, equipment and supplies
• Responding to service requests and assisting with building-related tasks
• Working safely while following all NZDF site requirements and protocols
• Helping create a welcoming, professional environment for staff and visitors

What We’re Looking For | Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:
• Experience in commercial cleaning, facilities support, hospitality, property services or a similar role
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NZDF Top Secret Security Clearance.
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to high presentation standards
• A customer-focused attitude with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history check
• Ability to obtain and maintain NZDF security requirements

Benefits | Ngā painga
• Stable, full-time employment with ongoing career opportunities
• Training and development to support your growth
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration and respect
• Opportunity to work in a unique and prestigious environment
• Be part of an inclusive organisation that values diversity and wellbeing

About Us | Mō Mātou
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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