Kaitiaki -Part-time

You can help bring our villages to life!  

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

As a Kaitiaki at our Te Awa, Napier village, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our Care Centre residents. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, focused on person-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of every resident. We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow their mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

This is a permanent part-time role, working a roster of – Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, 11.30am to 8.00pm.

You don’t need any previous experience — just the right attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ll provide full training to get you started.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have customer experience
• Are returning to the workforce or just starting out in your career
• Are kind, patient and enjoy spending time with people
• Are curious about aged care, physiotherapy, or community support and want hands-on experience

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

Our benefits include:

• Weekend pay rates with an additional 40% on your hourly wage
• Time and a half for any shift over 8 hours in a day
• Supportive, inclusive team environment where you're truly valued
• Opportunities for career growth and development across aged care, wellness and hospitality

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