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 Waikanae 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 Waikanae 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 13th March 2026 ahead of the care centre’s official opening.
We have day shifts or night shifts available.
- Night shifts on a 4 on 2 off rotating rosters 11pm - 7am.
- Day Shifts on a 4 on 2 off rotating rosters - will be a mixture of mornings 7am-3pm and afternoon shifts 3pm -11pm
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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 - you will have a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate
- The right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of 12 months
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
- Commitment to a rotational roster of night shifts
- Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off
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 and night shifts generous 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 1st March 2026