Caregiver - Fixed Term (6.5 Months)

Summerset; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Discounts at retailers

Weekend penalty hourly rates apply

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a dedicated Caregiver at Boulcott Village to join a team delivering compassionate personal care and daily assistance to residents. The role focuses on safety, health, and enjoyment within a supportive environment in Wellington, New Zealand.

The fixed-term position runs from 23 November 2026 to 15 June 2027, with 4 days on and 2 days off across morning and afternoon shifts. Aged care experience, strong communication, and roster flexibility are essential to delivering

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

People skills

Roster flexibility

Job description

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Boulcott 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.

This is a fixed term role from 23 November 2026 until 15 June 2027, working 4 on 2 off AM/PM shifts.

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

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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
• Uniform Provided
• Discounts at a range of various retailers.