Caregiver - Full Time (12m Fixed Term)

Porirua, Wellington Region, nz on site Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job 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.  

As a Caregiver at Summerset on the Landing, our Kenepuru 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

This role is fixed term for 12 months, working PM shifts 4 days on 2 days off. 

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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 a similar role
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
  • Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts
  • Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off

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.

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

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 26/08/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About this role

Summary

Provide personal and health assistance to elderly residents in a care facility.

Job title

Caregiver - Full Time (12m Fixed Term)

Experience level

experience in aged care or a similar role

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Porirua, Wellington Region, nz; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationempathypatienceability to work flexible shifts

Preferred skills

relationship buildingteamwork

Specializations

aged carepersonal caredementia carehealthcare
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site