Caregiver

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Amberley; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Careerforce certifications support

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave (12 or 24 weeks)

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited is seeking a compassionate Caregiver for the Bupa Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora, NZ, with a focus on supporting residents and maintaining care quality. This role involves mobility assistance, documentation, and fostering community engagement.

The position offers part-time hours (average 18.7 hours/week) with a 4-on, 2-off rotating roster. Practical caregiving experience and NZ work entitlement are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification and current medication competency.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient computer literacy across MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility in line with individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely care documentation.
• Encourage residents to engage in social activities and community life.
• Create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and teammates.

Skills

Medication safety

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: Average 18.7 hours/week
• Shift Time: 8.30am – 12.30pm
• Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job

Bupa Ballarat Care Home is located on the western edge of Rangiora, just north of Christchurch. It provides rest home, hospital, and dementia care within a modern, purpose-built environment

As a Caregiver, you’ll work alongside a supportive team to:

• Assist with mobility in line with individual care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely care documentation
• Encourage residents to engage in social activities and community life
• Help create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and your teammates

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Hold a Level 0- 4 Caregiving qualification, with current medication competency and a strong understanding of safe medication practices
• Bring proven experience in aged care or a comparable healthcare environment
• Exhibit genuine passion for supporting the elderly
• Possess confident communication and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Computer literacy across MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Why you’ll love it?

• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Recognition and support for Careerforce certifications
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Refer a Friend Programme

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.