Caregiver - Fixed Term

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, Christchurch as a Caregiver. We have a Full time, Fixed Term position available working Sunday to Thursday - 0700-1530 starting 8th November 2026 - 26th May 2027 covering parental leave.

In this role you will:

• Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families
• Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa
• Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues creating a great team environment

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Kindness in your DNA
• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional style

We'd love you to have experience working in Aged care, but that's not essential.

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

Benefits of working at Ryman Healthcare

At Ryman, when you look after our residents, we will look after you! As part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised care
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional development
• Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education
• Get education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave
• Receive a free designer uniform
• Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support
• Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.