Weekend Village Care & Security Assistant

Summerset Retirement Villages; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Village Assistant for Kelvin Grove Village. You will ensure safety and respond to medical incidents while serving as the first point of contact for village matters. Demonstrate a calm presence, effective communication, and strong observation skills to support residents’ well-being.

The role is fixed-term and part-time, with a Fri-Sun 8:30am–5:00pm roster until early 2028. Relevant first aid and a full driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Calm, confident presence suitable for emergency response.
• Able to think on your feet and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Comfortable working alone overnight.
• Excellent attention to detail and observant.
• Current First Aid certificate and full driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, professional first response to medical emergencies.
• Carry out cleaning duties to maintain facility cleanliness.
• Handle administrative tasks (paperwork, scheduling, data entry).
• Liaise with emergency services as needed.
• Monitor village security and respond to unusual activity.
• Maintain clear communication with the Village Manager.

Skills

Calm, confident presence

Independent worker

Strong communication

Observation/detail oriented

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Village Assistant for Kelvin Grove Village. You will ensure safety and respond to medical incidents while serving as the first point of contact for village matters. Demonstrate a calm presence, effective communication, and strong observation skills to support residents’ well-being.

The role is fixed-term and part-time, with a Fri-Sun 8:30am–5:00pm roster until early 2028. Relevant first aid and a full driver’s license are preferred.