Caregiver

Role overview

Heritage Lifecare is looking for a Caregiver to join Broadview Lifecare in Whanganui, where the focus is on delivering thoughtful, high-quality support to residents in a caring and homely setting. The site is an 85-bed care home and hospital with a 27-unit village in a rural location, and it offers care across five service levels, including a Mental Health Recovery unit. This creates a varied environment with strong learning opportunities.

Broadview Lifecare is based in the riverside city of Whanganui, a welcoming place to live and work. The wider Heritage Lifecare network is one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia providers, with 42 care homes and 20 villages across the country. The organisation describes itself as a supportive whānau culture that values diversity, inclusion, empathy, and care.

Role details

• This is a permanent part-time position.
• The role is for 20 hours per week.
• Shift coverage includes mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends.
• The position is based at Broadview Lifecare in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui.

What you will do

You will help ensure residents receive compassionate support delivered with patience, kindness, and a positive attitude. The role calls for someone who can connect well with people, brighten their day, and contribute to a warm and respectful atmosphere while maintaining high care standards.

Skills and experience needed

• Experience supporting and caring for others, preferably in aged care.
• A minimum NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent qualification from New Zealand or overseas, such as a Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine desire to help people, along with strong customer service skills and a cheerful, approachable manner.
• A commitment to ongoing improvement and a solid understanding of health and safety practices.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s leading and fastest-growing aged care organisations.
• Competitive pay aligned to skills and experience.
• Access to professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to residents’ lives.

Application notes

Applications are to be submitted online. Shortlisting may begin before the closing date, and interviews may take place as applications are received. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Application close date: 10 July 2026.

Reference document: caregiver-position-description.pdf