Caregiver

Bupa; Taupo; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rolling rosters

Learning and development

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts and EAP

Job summary

Bupa Liston Heights Care Home in Taupo, NZ, is seeking caregivers to support residents with mobility, documentation, and engagement in social activities. Join a team delivering rest home, hospital and dementia care in a picturesque setting near Lake Taupo.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, strict medication practices, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, dignity and wellbeing for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification with current medication competency.
• Proven experience in aged care or a comparable healthcare setting.
• Demonstrate genuine passion for supporting the elderly.
• Confident communication and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility in line with care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely care documentation.
• Encourage social activity and community involvement for residents.
• Create a warm, safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Medication competency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

NZ work entitlement

Education

Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification

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.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time and Part-Time

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

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

Mix of AM shifts: 7am to 1pm and 7am to 3pm.

2) Permanent, part time role: average of 29.8 hours per week

• Mix of AM and PM shifts- 7am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm.

Thepurposeof 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 needto 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
• 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

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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.