Caregiver

3 days ago

Par Lane Tikipunga Whangārei New Zealand Summerset Full time
Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life 

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it's the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

Summerset Whangarei is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you'll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment. 

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Whangarei Village you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident's daily lives.

Typical duties include:

  • Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
  • Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
  • Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
  • Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc

3 weeks paid training commences onsite on the 9th March 2026 ahead of the care centre's official opening. 

You will work a 4 days on 2 days off rotating shift pattern with a minimum of 30 hours and maximum of 40 hours per week. You will work a mixture of morning and afternoon shifts.

Please click here to view the full job description.  

Qualifications

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people's lives.

You'll bring with you:

  • Experience in aged care or similar industry
  • A Health and Wellbeing Certificate (if applicable)
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
  • Commitment to a rotational roster across morning and afternoon.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that's okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
  • Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain further qualifications
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 14th January. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment 

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