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.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

We currently have a range of roles available in Northland between our Merrivale and Totara Gardens Care Homes in Whangarei.

Roles at Totara Gardens:

Role 1) Permanent Part Time Caregiver at Totara Gardens

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours: Average 24.5 hours per week
Shift Time: Afternoon shifts
Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

Role 2) Permanent Full-Time Caregiver at Totara Gardens

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours: Average 32 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours a Week)
Shift Time: One Week of 0645-1515 and One week of 1445-2315
Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

Required: A relevant NZQA Level 4 or higher qualification (other qualifications possessed that may be accepted as equivalent to NZQA level 4 or higher as per the Pay Equity Qualifications Equivalencies) and/or 3 years or more relevant work experience.
$32.23 per hour, depending on skills, experience, qualifications and other Visa requirements.

Roles at Bupa Merrivale:

Role 3) Fixed Term Full Time Caregiver at Merrivale

Employment Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Average 31 hours per week
Shift Time: All morning shifts
Roster Pattern: Monday-Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
This role requires working every weekend day.
This role requires a level 4 caregiver, with medication competency.

Role 4) Permanent Part Time Caregiver at Merrivale

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours: Average 30 hours per week
Shift Time: Mix of Morning and Afternoon Shifts
Roster Pattern: Week 1,3,5 – Monday to Thursday PM Shifts, Week 2,4,6 – Monday – Wednesday AM shifts, Thursday and Friday PM Shifts

Role 5) Permanent Part Time Caregiver at Merrivale

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours: Average 32 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours per week)
Shift Time: Mix of Morning and Afternoon Shifts
Roster Pattern Week 1,3,5: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, Week 2,4,6: Monday-Thursday

$32.23 per hour, depending on skills, experience, qualifications and other Visa requirements.
Required: a relevant NZQA Level 4 or higher qualification (other qualifications possessed that may be accepted as equivalent to NZQA level 4 or higher as per the Pay Equity Qualifications Equivalencies) and/or 3 years or more relevant work experience.

The purpose of this job

Bupa Merrivale Care Home is in Te Kamo, Whangārei, in a peaceful setting surrounded by landscaped gardens and close to Kamo Village. The home provides rest home and hospital-level care.

Located in Tikipunga, Whangārei, Bupa Tōtara Gardens Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home offering a contemporary Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

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 need to make it possible

Hold a Level 4 Caregiving qualification, with current medication competency (if Level 4) 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
Computer literacy across MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Have a good command of the English Language.
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.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

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.

Location

Bupa Totara Gardens

Recruiter

Thomas Parker

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