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Caregiver role at Bupa's Wattle Downs Care Home in Auckland seeks individuals to provide person-first care for residents under supervision of qualified staff. Part-time permanent roles averaging 21 hours (4pm to 9pm) or 15 hours (8am to 1pm), plus a casual option with no guaranteed hours, on a rotating roster. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, accurate documentation, encouraging social participation, and contributing to a safe home environment. Ideal candidates have NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 2-4 preferred, at least 1 year aged care experience, strong communication and teamwork, and legal entitlement to work in NZ. Attractive benefits, development, and a supportive culture; apply now as applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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General information

Name Caregiver Ref # 58400 Date Thursday, February 12, 2026 Full / Part Time Part Time

Description & Requirements

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That’s why we are seeking like-minded Caregivers to join our Wattle Downs Care Home located in South Auckland. You will help us rise to the challenges of enriching the lives of society’s most vulnerable. 

 

As a Caregiver at Bupa, you will work under the guidance and supervision of qualified nursing staff and management, to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You will be encouraged to develop deeper relationships with residents and their families, delivering the highest quality person first care to residents in line with their individual care plan. 

 

We have a variety of positions available, working on a 4-days on, 2-days  or 3 days on 3 days off off 6-weekly rotating roster pattern (Monday - Sunday):

 

1) Permanent, part time role: average of 21 hours per week

• PM shifts: 4pm to 9pm 

 

2) Permanent, part time role: average of 15 hours per week

• AM shifts: 8am to 1pm 

3) Casual role:There will be no guaranteed hours

Where You Will Make an Impact  

• Provide personal care assistance with daily living, whilst treating residents with respect and dignity.
• Mobility assistance in accordance with resident care plans.
• Maintain accurate health care documentation as required.
• Encourage all residents to participate in scheduled social activities.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, safe, home environment for residents, visitors, and the wider team.

 

What About You

• An NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 2-4 is preferred.
• Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 year of experience within aged care.
• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm, dedication to care, and passion for enriching the lives of the elderly.
• Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

 

Reasons to Belong 

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

 

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

 

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

 

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga   Caring | Manaakitanga   Responsible | Haepapa

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Location Wattle Downs Care Home Recruiter Manju Karamchandani