Night Porter

Arvida; Richmond; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate

Ongoing training

Mentorship with managers

Supportive work culture

Team environment

Job summary

Arvida Oakwoods in Richmond, Nelson region, is seeking a self-motivated Night Porter to join our dedicated team. The role covers village security, light cleaning in the main building, and minor maintenance tasks, with a 48-hour per fortnight schedule.

Because the site operates seven days a week, you must be available for both weekday and weekend nights. We value reliability, calm communication, and a respectful approach to residents' privacy while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Able to work night shifts unsupervised within a team.
• Respect residents’ privacy while remaining calm, courteous and service-focused.
• Capable of completing minor maintenance tasks and light cleaning to a high standard.
• Safe work practices and a responsible approach to village security.
• High motivation, flexibility, initiative, and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, and good physical fitness.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• First aid certificate desirable, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the village is secure at night.
• Perform light cleaning in the main building.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Night shift

Teamwork

Privacy respect

Maintenance tasks

Safety conscious

Communication

Punctuality

Physical fitness

First aid (desirable)

NZ work eligibility

Job description

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Arvida Oakwoods is located in the Nelson suburb of Richmond, close to shops, medical facilities, and community clubs. Richmond town centre is within walking distance, and the Lower Queen Street Health Complex is located on our boundary.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic person with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team as a Night Porter. The role includes helping to ensure the security of the village, completing light cleaning duties in the main building, and undertaking minor maintenance tasks where required.

This is a permanent, part-time position for 48 hours per fortnight. As Oakwoods operates seven days a week, you must be available to work weekday and weekend nights.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring:

• Comfort working at night and the ability to work unsupervised within a team environment.
• A commitment to respecting residents’ privacy while remaining calm, courteous, and service-focused.
• The ability to complete minor maintenance tasks and light cleaning duties to a high standard, with good attention to detail.
• Safe work practices and a responsible approach to village security.
• High motivation, flexibility, initiative, and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, and a good level of physical fitness.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• A current first aid certificate is desirable, although training can be provided.

Qualifications

Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience in security, cleaning, maintenance, hospitality, or a similar night-based role would be an advantage. Most importantly, you will be reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable supporting an older community overnight.

Additional Information

• A competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and teambenefits
• Mentorship with experienced managers
• An engaging, positive, and supportive work culture
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic care team

If you have a passion for working with older New Zealanders, enjoy being a part of a team that makes a difference, and seek purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!