Caregiver

Bupa; Taupo; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Campus access

Careerforce certifications

Viva wellbeing program

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave

Uniforms + footwear allowance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccinations

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Bupa Liston Heights Care Home in Taupō, NZ, invites compassionate caregivers to join a dedicated team. You will assist with resident mobility, maintain care records, and support social engagement within a warm environment.

The role requires a Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification, medication competency, and a strong commitment to elder care. Aged care experience and MS Office skills are valued; NZ work entitlement is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification with current medication competency
• 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
• Hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
• Proficient computer skills across MS Office (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
• Help create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and teammates

Skills

Aged care experience

Medication competency

Communication skills

NZ work entitlement

MS Office

Education

Caregiving qualification level 0-4

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 Full-time and Part-Time

We have a variety of permanent positions available, working on a 4-days on, 2-days off 6-weekly rotating roster pattern (Monday - Sunday):

1) Permanent, full time role: average of 32 hours per week

• Mix of AM and PM shifts: 6:45am to 3:15pm, 7am to 11am, 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 10pm, 3pm to 11pm and 4pm to 9pm.

2) Permanent, part time role: average of 28.3 hours per week

• Mix of AM and PM shifts- 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am.

3) Permanent, part time role: average of 28 hours per week

• Mix of AM and PM shifts: 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 10pm and 3pm to 11pm.

The purpose of this job

Bupa Liston Heights Care Home is located in Hilltop, Taupō, one of New Zealand's most picturesque locations, with stunning panoramic views of Lake Taupō and the surrounding mountains. The home provides rest home, hospital, and dementia care.

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.