Nurse Practitioner - After Hours GP Clinic, Kaitaia

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau

Location: Northland, Kaitaia

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Nursing / General Medical

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Northland/KAI00083

We’re looking for a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our team at Summerset Waikanae. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking set meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for your cafe customers
• Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu 
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques

Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

The hours for this role are: Friday, Saturday 7:30am-3pm & every second Sunday 10am-6pm

You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers.

To be successful you will bring:

• A professional cookery qualification
• Experience working as a Cook or a Chef
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans
• A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues

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.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain further recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 4/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner.
You're a quiet hero behind the scenes — keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.

We’re looking for a hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Summerset on the Landing village team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

This is a casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis. 

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary — full training provided)

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.

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 
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 5/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Casual Sonographer

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Location: Taranaki, New Plymouth

Employment type: Casual

Category: Clinical / Technical / Sonographers

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Taranaki/TAR06776

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

WHK Psych Registrar - 2026

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Location: Bay of Plenty, Whakatane

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Registrar / Psychiatry

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Bay-of-Plenty/WHA01359

House Officer Paediatric Senior - Commencing 2027

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Location: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / House Officer / Paediatrics

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Bay-of-Plenty/ROT04102

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

At Arvida, our model of care is underpinned by our resident-led approach and Attitude of Living Well. Our Registered Nurses lead clinical excellence through assessments, planning, and delivery of care according to accepted nursing practices and standards

You will be responsible for leading, supervising, and guiding other members of the team, and ensuring medical instructions and procedures are correctly administered, documented, and monitored. Each day you will be providing a proactive and person-centric service by communicating with residents and family and participating in continuous improvement and quality initiatives.       

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• NZQA level 7 (e.g. bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma)
• A current practicing certificate
• Flexibility to pick up different shifts
• Team leadership skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Good customer service
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem solving skills
• Alignment with our values and purpose
• Experience in Palliative Care, Dementia, and InterRAI is preferred but not essential

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer 

At Arvida, we are passionate about people - both residents and our team members. We are a supportive and positive team and are committed to your professional and personal growth and wellbeing.

Please submit a cover letter, along with your CV, outlining why you'll be a great fit for Arvida.

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service
• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 
• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 
• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 
• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service
• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 
• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 
• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 
• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Cambridge village, you will be part of a team of casuals that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

As a casual you will need to be available often at short notice for a variety of shifts.

Please click here to view the full job description.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

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.

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 
• Full uniform provided
• Opportunities for part time or permanent work in the future

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

At Arvida, our model of care is underpinned by our resident-led approach and Attitude of Living Well. Our Registered Nurses lead clinical excellence through assessments, planning, and delivery of care according to accepted nursing practices and standards

You will be responsible for leading, supervising, and guiding other members of the team, and ensuring medical instructions and procedures are correctly administered, documented, and monitored. Each day you will be providing a proactive and person-centric service by communicating with residents and family and participating in continuous improvement and quality initiatives.       

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• NZQA level 7 (e.g. bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma)
• A current practicing certificate
• Flexibility to pick up different shifts
• Team leadership skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Good customer service
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem solving skills
• Alignment with our values and purpose
• Experience in Palliative Care, Dementia, and InterRAI is preferred but not essential

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer 

At Arvida, we are passionate about people - both residents and our team members. We are a supportive and positive team and are committed to your professional and personal growth and wellbeing.

Please submit a cover letter, along with your CV, outlining why you'll be a great fit for Arvida.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cafe service, maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan. You  will thrive in a beautiful high end cafe  environment, and enjoy enriching the lives of our residents. You'll also be responsible for: 

• Ensuring all customers have a great experience 
• FOH service and cash handling
• Baking, prepping and serving cabinet food 
• Ordering supplies as required
• Set up and pack down each shift
• Maintaining our cafe cleaning, safety, and hygiene standards

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafe 
• Exceptional cooking and baking skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practices
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity.
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Full time (2 roles)
• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

We have 2 roles available

Shores Kitchen : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Monday , 0630–1500

Shorescape:   , Fri, Sat  Sun Mon and Tues 0700-1400

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida and which role you would prefer.

As a Diversional Therapist at our Rototuna village, you’ll be empowered  to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others.

Typical duties include:

• Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
• Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
• Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
• Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
• Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager

This is a permanent full-time role working a roster of Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll bring with you:

• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) – or at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
• A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

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 
• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and experienced Care Centre Manager to lead our Whanganui village care team. You’ll play a critical role in building a high-performing team of Nurses and Caregivers, and ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional care we’re known for.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some occasional on-call responsibilities that include weekends and nights.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll be responsible for the care centre’s daily operations and strategic leadership, including:

• Full accountability for staffing, budgeting, and compliance
• Leading and coaching your team with a strong focus on recruitment, development, and recognition
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and stakeholders – and being their trusted point of contact, especially in sensitive situations
• Supporting sound clinical decision-making and ensuring quality care at all times
• Managing audits, policy implementation, and working with NASC, Te Whatu Ora and other key external agencies
• Driving a strong, connected team culture across the village

Please click here to view the full job description.

You’ll bring experience in a clinical environment with a deep understanding of the aged care sector and Te Whatu Ora standards. You’ll be an experienced manager with solid aged care experience in New Zealand, ready for a new challenge, you’ll be passionate about leading people, driving quality outcomes, and making a real difference.

You’re someone who leads with empathy, builds trust, and can bring out the best in others. You’re confident balancing people leadership with operational management, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

At Summerset Retirement Villages, 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Why Summerset?

When you join Summerset, you’re joining a team that values you – your contribution, your growth, and your wellbeing.  

For a passionate leader this will be the exciting challenge you crave. You'll get excellent remuneration, the support of a friendly team, and all the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives.

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:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing 2 Health Insurance
• Birthday leave, so you can take your special day off on us
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Opportunities to grow your career in one of NZ’s fastest-growing aged care providers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About the Role:

The Administration Partner plays a central role in an innovative service model designed to maximise front line support across a group of Villages.

Reporting to the Operations Business Manager, this role provides high-quality, remote administrative support that enables Village-based teams to focus more of their time on providing exceptional customer service and resident experiences.

This is a Fixed term role until 31 March 2027. We are open to both part-time and full-time options. 

Internal applicants: we are open to secondment arrangements. 

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Use your operational expertise and experience to improve how front line teams deliver exceptional customer service

• Provide administration support to Village and Care teams, keeping communication clear and ensuring information, enquiries, and requests are actioned in a timely manner. 

• Prepare monthly registers, tools and templates, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and available on time for Village teams. 

• Resident Administration and Billing - Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident information in VCare and process and maintain accurate resident on-charging records in VCare.
• Financial Administration, create and maintain purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Be the first point of contact for AP for investigating and resolving billing issues. 
• Building strong working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and teams.

About You:

You’re an organised, proactive administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to busy environments. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working autonomously, and supporting stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.

You take pride in producing high‑quality outputs, communicating clearly, and finding smarter ways of working that help teams perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous administration experience in the aged care and retirement living preferred. 
• Proven ability to deliver great internal and external customer service, build positive relationships with village teams, and show genuine care for residents and their experience, including when interacting remotely.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. 
• Skilled in data entry and in keeping databases accurate and up to date.  

• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Copilot, Word, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint. 

• Comfortable suggesting improvements to standardised processes to help save time and use resources more efficiently. 

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Highly organised and able to pick up and effectively manage multiple tasks at short notice. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to existing and new software systems, including AI assistance tools 
• Be honest, punctual and reliable. 

Why Summerset

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in a role where your admin expertise will directly support better outcomes for our people and the business. 

Some of our great benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health essentials insurance
• Birthday leave

Applications for this role will close on 30/09/2026. Please note, this role may close early due to high application volume. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Registrar Paediatric Junior - Commencing 2027

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Location: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Registrar / Paediatrics

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Bay-of-Plenty/ROT04098

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cafe service, maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan. You  will thrive in a beautiful high end cafe  environment, and enjoy enriching the lives of our residents. You'll also be responsible for: 

• Ensuring all customers have a great experience 
• FOH service and cash handling
• Baking, prepping and serving cabinet food 
• Ordering supplies as required
• Set up and pack down each shift
• Maintaining our cafe cleaning, safety, and hygiene standards

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafe 
• Exceptional cooking and baking skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practices
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity.
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Full time (2 roles)
• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

We have 2 roles available

Shores Kitchen : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Monday , 0630–1500

Shorescape:   , Fri, Sat  Sun Mon and Tues 0700-1400

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida and which role you would prefer.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cafe service, maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan. You  will thrive in a beautiful high end cafe  environment, and enjoy enriching the lives of our residents. You'll also be responsible for: 

• Ensuring all customers have a great experience 
• FOH service and cash handling
• Baking, prepping and serving cabinet food 
• Ordering supplies as required
• Set up and pack down each shift
• Maintaining our cafe cleaning, safety, and hygiene standards

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafe 
• Exceptional cooking and baking skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practices
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity.
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Full time (2 roles)
• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

We have 2 roles available

Shores Kitchen : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Monday , 0630–1500

Shorescape:   , Fri, Sat  Sun Mon and Tues 0700-1400

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida and which role you would prefer.

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Rototuna village you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning
• Helping with plating and presentation of meals
• Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Good physical stamina
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

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.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Day time hours (other than occasional events)
• Ongoing training and career development 
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 16th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Rototuna village. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As a Cook, you will play an essential role in creating fresh, wholesome meals in a supportive and team-focused environment. Your work will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious food that supports their health and wellbeing.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking production meals for our care centre as well as short order meals for the café, based on established menus and dietary needs.
• Maintaining an “audit-ready” kitchen by adhering to Summerset’s Food Control Plan.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

This is a causal role, working on as and when needed basis.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers. You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards Certification in safe food handling (preferred)
• Confidence to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays as required

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.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:.  

Our benefits include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 16th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join our Summerset on the Coast, Paraparaumu village. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service. 

This is a casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis. 

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You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

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.

What we offer:

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:

• Day time hours
• Ongoing training and career development 
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 29/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

MH&A Consultant Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer), Early Psychosis Intervention Team, Mental Health & Addictions

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

Location: Auckland, South & East Auckland

Employment type: Permanent Part time

Category: Clinical / Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/CMH202516485