Healthcare Assistant

Oceania; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Wellbeing services

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Awatere Village in Hamilton is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to deliver personal care, build strong relationships with residents and support the care team. This casual role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to work across a rotating roster including weekends and nights.

Join Oceania to contribute to caring for older adults in a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow skills and advance your career within New Zealand’s Oceania villages.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of caregiving experience.
• Compassionate nature and empathy for older adults.
• Clear communication skills and collaborative spirit.
• Flexible to work weekends and night shifts on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to residents under RN guidance.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents, families and team.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment by following care standards.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our team at Awatere Village in Hamilton on a casual basis.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver personal care and support to our residents, under the guidance of our Registered Nurses.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents, families, and your team.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment by following our care standards and procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving or a similar role.
• A compassionate nature and genuine empathy for older adults.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts.

Why Oceania?

At Oceania, we’re reimagining retirement and aged care living across New Zealand. With over 30 villages and 4,000+ residents, we’re proud to create communities where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to live life their way.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with access to free, confidential wellbeing services.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and explore future career pathways.
• A team that believes in doing better, every day.

Join us in creating homes, not just villages.