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.

We’re looking for a caring, warm-hearted Kaitiaki to join our Papamoa village team. This role is truly special — it's all about spending meaningful time with our residents supporting their daily wellbeing and helping across the village including the kitchen.

As a Kaitiaki, your focus will be on bringing joy, independence and companionship to the people who call our village home.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Delivering morning and afternoon tea to residents and helping with eating and drinking
• Assisting in the kitchen with washing dishes and light duties
• Helping with group and individual exercise sessions
• Supporting physiotherapists with activities that encourage mobility and independence
• Supporting residents with light personal activities, like painting nails or going for walks

This is a permanent part-time role working 4 days on, 2 days off roster, with shifts across:

• Morning shift: 7.00am – 1.30pm
• Afternoon shift: 2.45pm – 9.00pm
  (includes weekend work)

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 19th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!