Caregiver - Coverpool

Role overview

Ryman Healthcare is looking for a caring and dependable Caregiver to join Shona McFarlane Retirement Village in Lower Hutt, Wellington. This role is part of the coverpool and offers a chance to make a real difference by supporting residents with compassion, respect, and teamwork.

Why this role stands out

• Each day gives you the opportunity to positively shape a resident’s experience and wellbeing.
• You’ll be part of a diverse, encouraging team that values growth and resilience.
• Staff can access more than 60 discounts across childcare, insurance, banking, retail, and other categories.

Available coverpool hours

• 1 position for 30 hours
• 1 position for 24 hours
• 2 positions for 18 hours each

What the job involves

• Building genuine, long-term connections with residents and their families.
• Delivering care in line with individual resident care plans, with a standard of care you would want for your own family.
• Using Ryman’s purpose-built care technology, including the myRyman app.
• Working closely with teammates to help create a positive and supportive workplace.

About you

• You bring kindness, empathy, and a naturally caring approach.
• You communicate clearly and professionally.
• You are reliable, friendly, and easy to work with.
• Previous experience in aged care is welcomed but not required.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. While overseas applications are sometimes considered, immigration requirements mean this position is only open to candidates with New Zealand work rights.

About Ryman Healthcare

Ryman is a major name in retirement living and aged care, with more than 7,700 employees across New Zealand and Australia. The organisation works across nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate functions. Its teams focus on delivering outstanding daily care and support, from meals and activities through to maintenance and wider resident services. Ryman is also continuing to evolve with a focus on stronger commercial performance and smarter ways of working.

Benefits

• Fixed rosters provide confidence around your scheduled hours.
• A strong resident-to-staff ratio supports more personalised care.
• You’ll join a fun, friendly, and supportive team.
• Ongoing professional development support is available.
• Scholarships and bursaries can help with further education.
• Education leave, long service leave, and wellness leave are offered in addition to standard leave.
• A free designer uniform is included.
• You will work in a secure environment with 24-hour management support.
• Access to more than 60 discounts from well-known brands across health, wellbeing, banking, insurance, retail, and more.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and interviews may be arranged before the closing date. Because of this, the vacancy may close earlier than advertised.

Ryman promotes an inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and diversity is valued.