Campus Maintenance Officer

Campus Maintenance Officer

Full-time | Permanent

Whitireia and WelTec are seeking a practical, hands-on Campus Maintenance Officer to help keep our campuses and facilities in excellent condition. This role supports our sites in Porirua and Petone.

As part of our Facilities team, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments for our students, staff, and visitors. No two days are the same – you'll use your broad maintenance knowledge and problem-solving skills to carry out a wide variety of building and grounds upkeep tasks.

About the Role

We are looking for someone with strong practical skills who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering quality work. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of general maintenance activities, identifying issues before they become problems, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of our campuses.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager – Buildings, you will:

• Carry out a variety of general building maintenance and repairs
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with the upkeep of campus facilities and grounds
• Identify and report maintenance issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements
• Contribute positively to a customer-focused and collaborative team environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience in general building maintenance, facilities support, or a related trade
• Be practical, self-motivated, and able to turn your hand to a wide variety of tasks
• Have strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work
• Be committed to maintaining a safe work environment
• Have a professional, reliable, and positive attitude

This is a Monday to Friday position offering regular hours and the opportunity to work across vibrant educational campuses.

About Us

Whitireia and WelTec have been strategic partners since 2012, delivering a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, kaimahi, and ākonga.  Together, will lead and illuminate our communities through tertiary education.

We are known for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa.  Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa.  E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia & WelTec’s vision (Whakakitenga) is:

Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kētanga o te tangata.

What We Offer

• Free parking
• Generous leave provisions
• Rewards and Recognition Programme
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discounts through our employee app at selected retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tono

Click Apply Now and complete the online application form. Please ensure all sections of the application are completed.

For further information, please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz.

Applications close: 16 August 2026

We encourage you to apply early as shortlisting and interviews may take place before the closing date.