Are you an international job seeker looking to start a stable job in a beautiful and peaceful country like New Zealand?
Good news! In 2025, housekeeping jobs in New Zealand are open for people from other countries. These jobs come with visa sponsorship. People from Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Philippines can apply.
You don’t need to be very experienced. Even if you are new, you can apply. Many hotels and homes in New Zealand need housekeeping workers. They will also help you get a work visa.
Job Description
As a housekeeper, your job is to keep rooms and homes clean. You will do things like:
- Clean bedrooms and bathrooms
- Change bed sheets and towels
- Vacuum carpets and mop floors
- Refill things like soap and shampoo
- Tell your boss if something is broken or missing
- Follow safety and cleaning rules
This job needs you to stand for long hours and work fast.
Company Overview
You can find housekeeping jobs at:
- 4-star and 5-star hotels
- Motels, lodges, and hostels in places like Queenstown, Rotorua, and Auckland
- Cleaning companies that clean homes and offices
- Hospitals and elderly care homes
- Employers approved by New Zealand immigration
Most companies will train you before you start.
Job Requirements
You don’t need much experience. Many jobs are beginner-friendly. But employers want people who:
- Can speak and understand basic English
- Are strong and healthy for physical work
- Can work on weekends and at different times
- Are honest, hardworking, and careful
- Have a passport that is valid for 6 more months
- Can get a New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
Job Roles and Responsibilities
As a housekeeper, your daily work may include:
- Making beds and changing sheets
- Dusting furniture and cleaning surfaces
- Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
- Taking out trash and cleaning public areas
- Reporting broken things
- Making sure rooms are very clean
If you get a higher position, you may also help train new workers or take care of cleaning supplies.
Visa Sponsorship
Many companies in New Zealand are allowed to bring workers from other countries. They can give you a job with visa sponsorship.
Visa help includes:
- Job offer letter
- Employer’s visa approval
- Help with visa application
- Help with moving and finding a place to stay
Who can apply:
- People from Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and other countries
- Men and women
- People with or without cleaning experience
Salary and Benefits
Here is what you will get:
- Pay per hour: NZD $22.70 to $27.00 (2025 rate)
- Work hours: 30 to 45 hours each week
- Housing: Free or cheap in some jobs
- Meals: Free food at work (in hotel jobs)
- Leave: Paid holidays and vacation
- Extra Pay: For working more hours
- Health: Free safety tools and health insurance
- Future: You may apply for permanent residency later
How to Apply?
Follow these easy steps to apply for housekeeping jobs in New Zealand with visa help:
Steps:
- Prepare your documents
- CV/resume in English
- Copy of your passport
- Letters from past jobs (if you have)
- Search for jobs on these websites
- SEEK New Zealand
- Indeed New Zealand
- Jora New Zealand
- LinkedIn Jobs
- Glassdoor New Zealand
- CareJobs.pk (for Pakistan)
- Apply on company websites
- Hotel websites like Hilton, Accor, Millennium
- Cleaning companies like OCS and ISS Facility Services
- Interviews
- You may get a phone or video interview
- Speak simple English
- Tell them when you can start and move
- Visa process
- Your boss will help you apply
- Visa time: 3 to 8 weeks
Call to Action
Want to work in New Zealand? Don’t wait! Apply now for housekeeping jobs with visa sponsorship. Start your new life in 2025.
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