Caregiver

Bupa Tararu Care Home in Thames is seeking a dedicated Caregiver for a permanent, full-time, onsite role. This is a chance to join a global healthcare group that prioritises better, more connected care and a supportive team environment. If you’re drawn to helping older people live with dignity and independence, this position could be a good fit.

As a caregiver, you’ll work alongside a friendly team to help residents with mobility in line with their care plans, and you’ll keep care documentation accurate and up to date. You’ll also encourage residents to take part in social activities and community life, contributing to a warm, safe atmosphere for residents, visitors and staff alike.

Located at Bupa Tararu, the home sits in a coastal setting with Rest Home, Hospital Care and Care Suites available. The role suits someone who values clear communication, teamwork, and making a practical difference in daily life for older adults.

Care in action at Bupa Tararu

In this role you’ll support residents’ mobility as outlined in their individual care plans, monitoring progress and adjusting support as needed to preserve independence and safety.

You’ll also take responsibility for accurate and timely care documentation, and you’ll help create a welcoming environment where residents, visitors and teammates feel respected and cared for.

Beyond direct care, you’ll encourage residents to engage in social activities and community life, helping them stay connected and participate in meaningful experiences while you support their comfort and well-being.

What you’ll need to join the team

Here are the core requirements to apply:

• Hold a Level 0-4 Caregiving qualification, with current medication competency and a solid understanding of safe medication practices
• Bring proven experience in aged care or a comparable healthcare environment
• Exhibit genuine passion for supporting the elderly
• Possess confident communication and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Be computer literate across MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Nice-to-haves: none listed.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The posting confirms a permanent full-time arrangement with an average of 32 hours per week and a six-week roster cycle, with shifts split between 7am to 3pm and 3pm to 11pm, and a roster pattern that includes all days from Monday to Sunday. The position is located at Bupa Tararu and is onsite at the care home.

Alongside the role, there are numerous benefits and development opportunities. Staff can access Bupa Campus for global learning and development, enjoy Viva, Bupa's wellbeing programme, and participate in a range of employee benefits and discounts. A Southern Cross health insurance membership is provided with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees, and enhanced parental leave of 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral leave is available for eligible staff. Uniforms are provided, with an annual footwear allowance, and there is an Employee Assistance Programme for support when needed. Additional perks include free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and an initial menopause consultation, a Refer a Friend Programme, and a broad spectrum of discounts across retail and technology sectors.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your caregiving qualification and your medication competency at the top of your resume so the panel sees you meet the must-haves right away.

When you describe your experience, give concrete examples of how you’ve used care plans to support mobility, how you’ve kept care documentation accurate, and how you’ve helped residents engage in social activities while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Be ready in interviews to discuss occasions when you supported a resident through mobility challenges, how you ensured medication tasks were performed safely, and how you coordinate with different staff across shifts and rosters, including weekends.

Ask about development opportunities through Bupa Campus and how Tararu’s fixed rolling rosters are planned, plus what support is available for ups kelling your care credentials and advancing within the team.