Care Partner

Oceania Group; Otago; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking Care Partners in New Zealand to work closely with residents living with dementia and their whānau. You will support meaningful activities, assist with personal cares, and help connect residents to enrichment opportunities while upholding dignity and respect.

You’ll collaborate across teams to implement individualized care plans and foster a caring, supportive environment that prioritizes safety and well-being for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• An evident passion to support and enable people living with dementia.
• Kind, caring nature with a willingness to help families and residents.
• Strong people skills and empathy for residents and whānau.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Flexible, open-minded approach while following policies.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Driver's licence preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in engaging in activities meaningful to them.
• Encourage residents using a strength-based approach.
• Assist with personal cares and coordinate activities to enhance quality of life.
• Build relationships with residents, families/whānau and team members for individualized care plans.

Skills

Passion and empathy

Kind and caring

People skills

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our Care Partners are essential in enriching the lives of residents living with dementia. Unlike the traditional HCA or DT roles, Care Partners are resident-led. As a Care Partner, you’ll work in partnership with residents to support their personal needs and connect them with activities that foster enrichment, connection and dignity.

You’ll work closely with residents and their whānau, offering compassionate support that nurtures both the individual and their loved ones. Every day, you’ll help enhance the lives of people living with dementia, building relationships that make a real difference in their world.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting residents in engaging in activities that has meaning to them.
• Supporting and encouraging residents using a strength-based approach.
• Engaging with residents in all aspects of their life, spanning from assistance with personal cares to arranging an outing or supporting activities to enhance quality of life for the resident.
• Building relationships with residents, families/whanau and other team members to support an individualised approach to each resident’s care plan.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion to support and enable people living with dementia to promote and maintain skills and abilities
• A kind and caring nature and a willingness
• Has great people skills and who has an empathy for working with people living with dementia and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and open minded in your approach to supporting residents, whilst still adhering to company policies and procedures
• Flexible multitasking and time management skills.
• Ideally you will have a current drivers’ licence but not mandatory

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

We are the proud owner and operator of over 30 aged care centres and retirement villages across New Zealand. As the third largest provider of aged care in New Zealand, we are passionate about supporting our local communities and providing the very best care to meet kiwi’s needs.