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Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction and 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 
• Cooking to order breakfast and lunch
• 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  minimum of 2 years
• 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.
• Preference to level 4 plus quals

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Full time  5 days per week -  Thursday 1000 - 1500 and Friday to Monday , 0630–1500
• 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!

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.

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• Ward A4, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 0.9 - 1.0FTE (72 - 80 hours per fortnight) permanent position
• Shifts – Monday to Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and Nights

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Dealing with acute orthopaedic injuries, orthopaedic trauma and other orthopaedics diagnoses, Ward A4 offers an exciting and challenging multidisciplinary (MDT) environment and will provide you with an excellent opportunity to extend your surgical nursing knowledge and skills. Our cohesive MDT team includes a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist to help support and develop our valued nursing staff to ensure you obtain all the opportunities orthopaedic nursing has to offer.

About the Service

Ward A4 is an Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal ward with an eye for excellence in nursing care. It has one of two acute orthopaedic wards based at Christchurch Hospital it has 32 beds and includes a dedicated 8 bed Progressive Care Unit.

Ward A4 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you’ll enjoy being involved in the development of student nurses.

About You

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have excellent communication skills and a passion for orthopaedic nursing. Join us and you will have the opportunity to be working as part of a team of experienced health professionals, who work together to provide a consistently high standard of care for our patients.

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Solution focused, adaptable, self-motivated with the ability to think on your feet
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 11th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• Ward A3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 0.6FTE fixed-term position until May 2027
• 0.9FTE fixed-term position until April 2027
• Shifts rostered Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and night

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The General Surgery & Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team.

The service operates Monday to Sunday across all shifts – Morning, Afternoons and Nights.

We have two fixed-term positions available due to parental leave. Please indicate which role(s) you would like to be considered for in your application.

Role 1: 0.6FTE from 22/11/2026 until 22/05/2027

Role 1: 0.9FTE from 01/11/1026 until 30/04/2027

About the Service

Our team provides care for our acute general surgery patients, undergoing general surgical procedures within the ward environment and high dependency surgical patients in our 8 bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit. We are a Dedicated Education Unit for staff wanting to be involved in the development of student nurses.

About You

We are looking for an energetic nurse who is eager to strengthen and develop their skills. Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about Acute General Surgery and Progressive Care and can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and improved patient outcomes are attained.

Working in our large multidisciplinary team will enable you to work closely with and learn from our Surgeons, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist, who are all experts in their specialties and who are focused on advances in surgical care that improve clinical outcomes.

• 2+ Years acute surgical or medical experience
• Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Commitment to providing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice within our service is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 18th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• Based at Manawa
• Permanent 0.6FTE (24 hours per week, potential to combine with other clinical/leadership FTE)
• Facilitate professional development programs across the highly skilled AHST workforce

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting others to learn, grow and develop? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Allied Health, Scientific and Technical professional, or someone looking to take the next step in their career, to make a real difference across our workforce. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership and workforce development experience while helping to build capability across our services.

As Professional Development Facilitator – AHST, you will facilitate professional development initiatives across the Allied Health, Scientific and Technical workforce in Canterbury and the West Coast. You will work collaboratively across professions to identify workforce capability needs and support the delivery of consistent, high-quality education and development opportunities.

A key focus of the role will be drawing on the expertise already within our workforce, connecting people and professions, and supporting innovative approaches to learning and development. Through this work, you will help strengthen workforce capability, encourage interprofessional collaboration and contribute to improved service delivery outcomes.

You’ll also contribute to wider workforce development initiatives, helping ensure our learning and development activities support the strategic direction and priorities of our Canterbury and West Coast services.

This position is based in Christchurch, but the role holder will be expected to work across multiple locations in Canterbury & the West Coast. We are open to discuss combining this role with a clinical or leadership role to increase overall FTE.

About You

You will have advanced experience and hold a current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate with an Allied Health professional body. You will bring proven experience in building high-performing teams through coaching and development, and a passion for creating an inclusive and engaging workplace where people are supported to contribute, grow, and succeed.

As a Professional Development Facilitator, you'll will promote professional development, clinical excellence and evidence-based practice across AHST, building positive relationships while working collaboratively to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Other desirable attributes include:

• Experience with clinical teaching/supervision, training and development of staff
• Experience making judgements in complex situations where there is incomplete information or solutions are not obvious.
• Strong facilitation, communication, organisational and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge for the NZ health sector.
• Competence in a variety of administration and health record applications
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 18th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and motivated gardener with a desire to create and maintain the stunning gardens at our community. Your dedication to great customer service will shine through for our residents, who are at the heart of all we do. We garden using natural techniques and are looking for somebody with a true passion for gardening.

We pay market rates and provide a uniform, including quality wet weather gear, tools, and PPE. We provide training and we promote an educational path for our gardeners’ encouraging apprenticeships with Primary ITO.

This is a physically demanding job, and a high level of fitness is required. 

Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience

Ideally, Level 3 Horticulture with a desire to continue with Level 4 although this is not essential as training will be provided for an enthusiastic applicant

• Demonstrated competence in a similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge of plants, growth patterns,
• Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative
• Safe work practices
• NZ Drivers License and the ability to drive a small manual truck

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work well with colleagues as part of a team, and be highly responsible and reliable
• The ability to focus attention on our residents' needs while remaining calm and courteous
• A high level of fitness as this job is very physical.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer  

• A competitive market rate salary
• Apprenticeship for the right person
• A chemical-free work environment
• Full Uniform and PPE supplied
• An experienced and supportive culture 
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you are looking for a rewarding position that makes a significant different please, we'd love to hear from you!

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

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking, progressive, and innovative organisation.

We're looking for an energetic and focused Sales Manager to join our growing Sales team. Working alongside one other Sales Manager, you will have full responsibility for the end-to-end sales process of our villas and care suites at our well-regarded Lauriston Park community.

This will include managing prospective enquiries, liaising with potential residents and their families, and providing an overall exceptional customer experience from first contact through to moving into the village. 

As part of our leadership team, you will play an important role in ensuring smooth operations of our village - and maintaining an excellent reputation within the local market. You'll enjoy forming strong connections within the local area to promote Arvida and the advantage of choosing our approach to retirement living.

Arvida's Attitude of Living Well is at the heart of everything we do and our Sales Managers are strong advocates of enhancing residents’ health & wellbeing and maximising their experience at Lauriston Park.

This is a full time role working five days, including at least one weekend day to support open homes, tours, and other community-based activities that can happen any day of the week.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A proven sales record and results-focused outlook
• Great connections within the local region
• An affinity with our customers, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support our local teams to achieve strong sales results
• Passion for interacting with older New Zealanders
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with a wide variety of people to work toward a common shared goal. 

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer

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

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

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