As the Property Manager at our Cambridge village, you will work full time on a 40-hour week from Monday -Friday. You will be responsible for a small team who look after the ongoing compliance and manintenance of all property, grounds and other Village assets.

Typical duties include:

• Day to day site management including repairs and maintenance
• Coordination of refurbishments, contractors and ongoing projects
• Property and asset planning
• Working with our residents to listen to their concerns and feedback and ensuring we are creating great environments with the highest of standards

You will naturally take pride in maintaining and developing beautiful gardens and facilities and love to share your ideas and passion with your team.

You’ll bring with you:

• A relevant trade qualification and significant experience in a related area
• A good understanding of complex building systems and regulatory compliance
• Good computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft office
• Proven success of leading teams to deliver great customer service
• Great communication skills to aid you in building strong relationships across the residents and village teams.

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—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.

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:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials, covering up to 75% of charges for GP's, dentists, physios and more.
• Standard Monday to Friday hours
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Company shares and quarterly company prize draws

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 28th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

This is a true generalist partnering role supporting operational leaders across our Melbourne villages, with a particular focus on industrial relations, modern awards, employee relations, leader capability and workforce effectiveness.

As a trusted advisor to operational leaders, you'll partner closely with leaders across our Australian villages to deliver practical people solutions that support safe, compliant and high-performing operations.

Your day-to-day will include: 

• Employee Relations and Industrial Relations advisory
• Modern Award interpretation and application
• Union engagement and consultation
• Enterprise bargaining preparation and support
• Workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
• Leadership coaching and capability development
• Change management and consultation
• Compliance in regulated and award-based environments

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic partnership with day-to-day coaching, guidance and problem-solving. You'll bring confidence navigating complex workforce environments while supporting leaders to make sound people decisions that align with both business needs and employee experience.

Travel will primarily be across our Greater Melbourne villages, including Cranbourne North, Oakleigh South and Chirnside Park.

Based in our small but mighty Melbourne office, this role offers flexibility and may suit someone seeking approximately 3 days per week or reduced hours up to 30 hours per week.

Please click here to view the full job description.

About You: 

We are looking for a seasoned HR Business Partner with strong generalist capability to support our Australian Operations team.  You'll be a trusted advisor to leaders, bringing confidence across employee relations, industrial relations, leadership coaching and workforce initiatives. 

You’ll also bring: 

• Demonstrated experience working either in healthcare or very complex operational business environment
• Substantial experience operating at a senior HR/P&C Business Partner level
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks

At Summerset, we’re united by our values – One Team, Strong Enough to Care, Strive to Be the Best – and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.  Benefits you can expect to receive our:

• Flexible working: 30 hours per week across 3 to 4 days – your choice 
• A growing organisation where your impact is felt
• Birthday leave and retail discounts
• A role with purpose, in a business that’s all about people

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday, 28th September 2026.  This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We are looking for an exceptional Management Accountant to join our Finance team to look after our Corporate and Executive functions!

Our finance team is dedicated to providing support to the business to ensure we continue to perform at a level required by our residents and shareholders. You are guaranteed to be kept on your toes.

You will need to use your initiative, be comfortable shifting gear if priorities change and be tech savvy, familiarity with Technology One (our Finance system), Power BI and IBM Analytics TM1, would also be a bonus! As a fast-growing organisation there's always a focus on continuous improvements and we count on you to help us on this journey.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Business Performance Manager, you will be assisting with the monthly reporting and processes for our corporate functions, contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting the business with strategic and financial analysis, and adhoc management accounting services to the organisation through a business partnering model. You will also play a role in consolidating results and preparing board reports. This role will require you to work with a range of managers across the business, through providing both strategic and day to day advice that informs decision making and adds value to our business.

Please click here to view the full job description.

About you:

• CA,CPA, CIMA or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' post graduate experience
• Proven technical ability including advanced excel skills
• A basic understanding of cost accounting principles
• Dashboarding, scorecarding and budgeting experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial managers
• Self-driven and results orientated

Why join us? 

You will be working with an enthusiastic and caring team that is fun to be part of.  Our aim is to create a great employee experience, to collaborate to find ways to improve, and to support each other. We also offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits on offer including day-to-day Health insurance, professional development opportunities, an annual entitlement of Summerset shares, wide range of supplier discounts, long service leave, a day off on your birthday and much more!

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Next Steps:  Applications for this role will close on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 . This role may close early due to a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Taupo 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 casual position with shifts offered on an as-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

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 the 12th of October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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As a Registered Nurse at our Summerset Mountain View village, you will be part of a team 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

This is a full time role working 64 - 80 hours per fortnight.The shift pattern and hours for this role are: 4 days on, 2 days off working a mix of AM, PM and Night 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 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

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 Friday 25th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Dunedin 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

This is part-time role and the roster is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

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

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 
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 28th of September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Property Assistant to join our friendly team at Summerset Manukau village. In this full-time role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the high standards Summerset takes pride in – helping to keep our village safe, beautiful, and running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Property Manager and Head Gardener to support a wide range of maintenance and gardening tasks across the village. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with general property and garden maintenance
• Helping with building maintenance and refurbishments
• Assisting with landscaping, gardening, and ground care tasks
• Taking part in property inspections and reporting safety or maintenance issues
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with residents, team members, and contractors

This full-time position is based in our Manukau village, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. From April 2027, your time will be split between our Manukau and our new Half Moon Bay village, with 3 days per week based in Half Moon Bay and 2 days in Manukau.

We’re looking for someone practical, approachable and dependable, with the ability to take initiative and complete a variety of tasks efficiently. This role would suit someone looking to shift into a stable role, that takes pride in their work and surroundings. Someone who likes to engage with people in the village and their home and create a people-first environment.

You’ll be successful in this role if you have:

• Experience in property maintenance and gardening
• Strong DIY or trade skills – part trade qualified preferred
• A current driver’s licence
• The ability to work independently and take pride in your work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy skills

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.

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:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Paid birthday leave and access to retail trade discounts
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives
• Opportunities for training and career progression across property, facilities, and operational leadership

Next Steps:
Applications for this role will close on Monday 28th September. This role may close early due to a high volume of interest, so apply now to avoid missing out.

About the Role

As our Onsite Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, people‑first technology experience across our Wellington Head Office and wider Wellington region.

Sitting within our Digital Service Experience team, this is a highly visible, hands‑on role where you’ll provide frontline technology support through our Tech Bar and onsite services. You’ll be the go‑to person for day‑to‑day workplace technology needs, ensuring our people are supported, connected and productive.

Working closely with the Service Desk, Digital teams, business stakeholders and external partners, you’ll support everything from new starter setups and meeting room technology through to village go‑lives and office fit‑outs.

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Providing walk‑up and onsite support across Head Office and regional sites
• Logging, managing and resolving incidents and service requests through the IT Service Desk platform, including triage and escalation where required
• Supporting workplace technology including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, printers, AV and meeting room technology
• Monitoring and proactively maintaining meeting room and collaboration technology, including Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Preparing, provisioning and deploying devices for new starters and managing technology offboarding
• Maintaining accurate asset registers, inventories and device records
• Supporting technology readiness for new villages, care centres and offices, including on‑site support during go‑lives
• Working with project teams to ensure technology solutions are implemented smoothly and reliably
• Creating and contributing to knowledge articles, self‑service resources and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing friendly, professional and solutions‑focused customer service at all times

About You

You’re a customer‑focused technology support professional who enjoys being hands‑on and visible. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, and resolving issues with a calm, practical approach.

You understand the importance of reliability and service in a care‑focused environment and take pride in delivering a great user experience.

You’ll Also Bring:

• Experience in a Service Desk, onsite IT support or similar customer‑facing technology role
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD and Group Policy
• Experience supporting mobile devices (iOS and Android) and MDM solutions
• Exposure to AV, meeting room technology and collaboration tools
• A good understanding of IT security best practices
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
• A positive attitude with a genuine desire to help others
• Competency with hand and power tools
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence

Why Summerset

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the experience we deliver to residents. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, industries and experiences—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Free Southern Cross health insurance
• Ongoing professional development and tailored career progression
• Birthday leave

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

We are seeking a professional and organised casual Receptionist to join our team at our Summerset in the Bay village. As the first point of contact, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our residents and visitors, while supporting our team with a variety of administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greet and direct visitors, ensuring a positive first impression of our organization
• Answer and manage incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications
• Schedule appointments and maintain an up-to-date calendar for the office
• Handle basic administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and document preparation
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area
• Assist with various office tasks as needed, supporting the team's efficiency
• Ensure security protocols are followed, including visitor sign-in procedures

This is a casual role working on an as needed basis.

What we are looking for:

• A customer service superstar with a strong administration background
• Proven abilities in providing administrative support to a management team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Someone who is able to work independently and take initiative
• A strong communicator with people from all walks of life

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:

• Discounts from a wide range of providers
• Be part of a supportive team who's passionate about making a genuine difference
• Opportunities to progress your career with Summerset

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 25th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

As a Registered Nurse at our Whanganui village, you will be part of a team 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

We have 2 RN roles available: 

1 x Part-Time role, 2 days per week, 30 hours per fortnight

1 x Full Time role, 4 days on, 2 days off rotating AM/PM shifts. 

*Please indicate in your application, which role you are applying for. 

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 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

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 14/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Job Description:

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Trentham 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

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

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 9/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Job Description:

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Trentham 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

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

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 9/10/2026. 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 Food Systems Database Administrator to support the implementation of our new electronic menu management system. This is a unique opportunity for a systems-savvy Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Service professional or Database Administrator who enjoys working with data, solving problems and ensuring information is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose. You'll play a key role in supporting the successful rollout of the CBORD menu management system project across our villages.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with flexibility to consider part-time arrangements for the right candidate. Auckland-based candidates are strongly preferred.

Combine your passion for nutrition with your love of systems and data. In this role, you'll help ensure food and dietary information is accurate, reliable and ready to support safe, high-quality dining experiences for residents.

What you'll be doing

• Enter, maintain and validate food, menu and nutrition data in the CBORD system.
• Manage 2,000+ food items and product records.
• Review nutrition, allergen, diet code and serving size information for accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve missing, duplicate or incorrect data.
• Work with suppliers, Dietitians and operational teams to verify information.
• Support textured modified menus, including soft and bite-sized diets.
• Assist with system testing, user guides and implementation readiness.

Key areas of focus include:

• Data entry, validation and quality assurance
• Nutrition, allergen and dietary data accuracy
• Troubleshooting data issues
• Food systems testing and implementation
• Textured modified menu support
• Collaboration across Food Services, Dietetics and Digital teams

Please click here to view position description.

About You

You enjoy working with systems and data and take pride in getting the details right. You're naturally curious, enjoy solving problems, and can confidently work through large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You're equally comfortable working independently and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Qualification in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Science, Food Service or a related field.
• Knowledge of nutrition, diets, allergens and food service processes.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using databases and systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Experience with menu management, food service, healthcare or related systems is advantageous.

Why join us? 

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:

Benefits include:

• 12-month fixed-term opportunity with flexibility for part-time arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements and birthday leave
• Opportunity to contribute to a business-critical project that supports resident wellbeing.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday, 24th 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 two Interior Fit Out Team Members to support the setup of furniture and fittings of our beautiful Summerset care centre and facilities building in Summerset Prebbleton.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week role for a 2-week assignment starting on 12 October 2026. 

We also have another full-time 2-week assignment starting on 30 November 2026. 

This position is focused on the placement and setup of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) rather than construction or interior building work. You’ll play an important hands-on role in bringing the village spaces to life ahead of opening.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the team with the interior fit-out of resident and communal spaces
• Receiving and checking deliveries against order lists and schedules
• Unpacking and placing FF&E items in line with floor plans and placement guides
• Liaising with suppliers during deliveries to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Photographing items and recording any damages or discrepancies

You’ll be someone who enjoys staying active and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, you’ll bring a strong awareness of health and safety while confidently communicating with others on site.

• Physically fit and comfortable being on your feet throughout the day
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand floor plans (beneficial)
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety, keeping it front of mind at all times

Next Steps: 

Applications for this role will close on 27/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Chef Manager Opportunity on the Menu at Summerset at Monterey Park!

Our Chef Managers are responsible for the smooth running of kitchen operations, from resident meal service to vibrant café offerings and special events, while leading a passionate culinary team. This is a varied, hands-on leadership role where you’ll help create great food experiences for residents and visitors, while ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial performance.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality meals for residents, including those unable to visit the café
• Creating appealing menus and cabinet food that drive interest and enjoyment
• Catering for special events, celebrations, and fine dining experiences
• Leading, coaching, and supporting your kitchen team, including rostering and day-to-day guidance
• Managing stock, ordering, food storage, and kitchen equipment to keep operations running smoothly
• Ensuring full compliance with our Food Control Plan
• Monitoring costs, minimising waste, and supporting budget performance

Please click here to view the full job description.

This is a full time role working Monday - Friday, standard hours are 8:30am - 5pm with some flexibility required. 

You’ll be a qualified and experienced Chef with a passion for food, people, and leading a high-performing team. You’ll thrive in a busy environment, bring strong commercial awareness, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards.

You’ll also bring:

• A recognised professional cookery qualification
• Proven leadership experience in a high-output kitchen or similar environment
• Experience across set meal service, café offerings, and catering for events or functions
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and the Food Act
• Confidence managing stock, ordering, and day-to-day kitchen administration
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for mentoring others

Why Summerset?

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:

• Great work-life balance with set weekly hours Monday to Friday, (occasional weekend and nights will be required for events).  
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance 
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Birthday Leave and Long Service Leave
• Ongoing training & development, including opportunities to gain further culinary qualifications 
• A role where your food genuinely makes a difference every single day 

Ready to Apply? 

Applications close on Friday 25th September.

This is your chance to take the lead in a fresh, exciting environment where your creativity, leadership, and love of food will be truly valued. 

Bring your passion. Build your team. Shape something special with Summerset. 

We’re looking for a dedicated Cook/Cafe Assistant to join our team at our Taupo 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

As a Café Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

This is a casual position with shifts offered on an as-needed basis. We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual who is interested in working across a dual role as both a Casual Cook and Casual Café Assistant.

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)
• Superb barista skills and café experience
• 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 24th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool at our Kenepuru 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 8/10/2026. 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 Head Gardener to bring life and colour to our Milldale village team. You’ll report to the Property Manager and work alongside our Gardener to maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces.

This is a hands-on, varied role that calls for strong organisational skills, a good level of physical fitness, and a genuine love for people and plants. You’ll take pride in creating beautiful environments and enjoy being part of a close-knit community.

Key duties:

• Maintain high‑quality gardens, lawns, courtyards and landscapes in line with the village’s Gardening and Landscaping Plan, applying best‑practice horticultural standards and ensuring seasonal and long‑term planning for all green spaces.

• Keep buildings, grounds and amenities clean, tidy and welcoming, including managing rubbish removal in accordance with local authority requirements.

• Provide a professional, friendly and welcoming presence for residents, families, visitors and staff at all times.

• Lead and supervise garden staff and contractors by delegating tasks, training and mentoring team members, and ensuring consistently high horticultural standards.

• Monitor and maintain accurate records of resident garden entitlements, manage agreed maintenance arrangements, collaborate with the Property and Village Managers on planning and budgets, and ensure efficient scheduling, irrigation upkeep and maintenance of tools and garden infrastructure.

This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Please click here to view the full job description.

You’ll bring experience in gardening or landscaping and a relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate. Though what truly sets you apart is your passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and your warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life.

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—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.

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 Health Essentials 
• Birthday leave
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 24th 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 hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Avonhead 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-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

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 24th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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As a Kitchen Assistant for our Whangarei 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 permanent part-time role working a roster of, Monday and Tuesday, 10.30am to 7.00pm.

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 
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 23rd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! #LI-DNI

As a Registered Nurse at our Summerset in the Vines village, you will be part of a team 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

This is a fixed term role from September - March 2027, working 64 - 80 hours per fortnight on a 4 days on, 2 days off roster with a mix of AM and PM 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 
• Birthday leave
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

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 Friday 25th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Nelson Village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

This role is a casual role on a as and when needs basis.

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• The ability to be flexible and pick up shifts across the week often with little notice
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask

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.

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:

• Retail discounts
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 23rd of September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse at our Trentham village, you will be part of a team 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

The shift pattern and hours for this role are: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 0645-1500

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 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

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 7/10/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Caregiver at our Casebrook village, you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.

Typical duties include:

• Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
• Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
• Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
• Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc

Please click here to view the full job description.

This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week from Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 8pm.

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience in aged care or a similar role 
• Dementia care qualifications.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitment to a rotational roster.

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 
• Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain further qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 23rd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Reporting to the CFO, the Transformation Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Finance and People & Culture transformation initiatives that improve how work gets done across the organisation.

Partnering closely with senior leaders across Finance, People & Culture, Technology and the wider business, you'll develop and drive an integrated transformation roadmap spanning people, process, technology and data initiatives. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, helping establish governance frameworks, drive prioritisation, develop business cases, and deliver meaningful change that improves efficiency, effectiveness, employee experience, controls and scalability.

What you'll be doing

Key areas of focus include:

• Developing and delivering an integrated transformation roadmap across Finance and People & Culture, aligning initiatives to strategic priorities and business outcomes.
• Establishing governance frameworks, driving prioritisation, and leading the successful delivery of transformation initiatives across people, process, technology and data.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to simplify processes, improve system capability, leverage automation, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience through sustainable business improvement.
• Developing business cases and strategic recommendations, evaluating operating models and technology solutions, and providing commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing change adoption, and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable and lasting benefits to the organisation.

This role is Fixed Term (2 Years), please click here to view position description.

About You

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys turning ideas into practical outcomes. You thrive in environments where you can bring structure to complexity, influence stakeholders, and drive meaningful change. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, you're equally capable of shaping future priorities and rolling up your sleeves to help deliver them.

You bring strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead through influence rather than authority. Most importantly, you're proactive, outcomes-focused and motivated by creating lasting improvements across people, processes and systems.

You'll bring:

• Experience working across Finance, HR/People systems, enterprise systems or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, investment proposals and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong understanding of governance, programme delivery and change management principles.
• Strong programme leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success delivering process improvement, system optimisation and change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and business case development capability.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities and deliver results.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

Why join us? 

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of two critical functions at Summerset. Working alongside the CFO, Chief People Officer and other senior leaders, you'll have the scope to influence strategic priorities, improve organisational capability, and deliver transformation initiatives that create lasting business value.

You'll join an organisation with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the autonomy to challenge thinking, drive change, and see the tangible impact of your work across people, processes, systems and ways of working.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working, including up to two days working from home each week and flexible start and finish times
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Share scheme participation
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• The chance to work directly with executive leaders on organisation-wide strategic initiatives
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on delivering the best outcomes for our people and residents

Ready to bring your skills to life?

If you're an experienced transformation leader who thrives on improving how organisations operate and delivering meaningful change across people, process and technology, we'd love to hear from you. Join Summerset and help shape the future of our Finance and People & Culture functions through initiatives that create lasting impact.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you tick most of the boxes and are excited by the opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply.  Applications close on 22nd September.