CAREGIVER (FIXED TERM) – CHRISTCHURCH

Best Suited For: Eligible Onshore Applicants, New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents who are interested in a fixed-term full-time Caregiver opportunity within the aged-care sector in Christchurch, New Zealand.

About This Opportunity

Ryman Healthcare is seeking a Caregiver to join the team at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village in Christchurch.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity working Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, commencing 8 November 2026 and ending 26 May 2027. The position is available to cover parental leave.

The role involves providing compassionate support and care to residents, developing meaningful relationships with residents and their families, following individual care plans, and working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive care environment.

Job Summary

• Position: Caregiver
• Sector: Aged Care / Retirement Living
• Employer: Ryman Healthcare
• Employment Type: Full Time / Fixed-Term
• Reason for Vacancy: Parental leave cover
• Desirable Education Level: Diploma in Nursing or equivalent and registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and currently holding Annual Practising Certificate
• Required Experience: Experience in aged care, healthcare, or a similar care role
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
• Salary: -
• Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lasting and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Follow each resident's individual care plan and provide person-centred support.
• Provide compassionate care that promotes residents' wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
• Use Ryman's technology and purpose-built myRyman care application as required.
• Work closely with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support residents in accordance with their individual needs and care requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and members of the wider care team.
• Maintain a reliable, professional and resident-focused approach to daily responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Current New Zealand work rights are required for this position.
• Kindness and a genuine commitment to supporting older people.
• Strong empathy and understanding of residents' individual needs.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Reliable, friendly and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive care team.
• Previous aged-care experience is desirable but is not essential.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• Fixed-term full-time employment from 8 November 2026 to 26 May 2027.
• Fixed roster providing certainty of hours.
• Positive resident-to-staff ratio supporting personalised care.
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing support for professional development.
• Access to scholarships and bursaries for further education.
• Education, long service and wellness leave in addition to standard leave.
• Free designer uniform.
• Secure working environment with 24-hour management support.
• Access to more than 60 discounts across health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, retail and other sectors.

Important Applicant Information

This is a specific fixed-term full-time employment opportunity with Ryman Healthcare at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village in Christchurch.

The successful applicant will work Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The advertised contract period is from 8 November 2026 to 26 May 2027 and is intended to cover parental leave.

Although Ryman may welcome applications from overseas candidates for some positions, this particular vacancy requires applicants to already have New Zealand work rights due to immigration requirements.

Applicants should ensure that their CV accurately reflects their employment history, aged-care or healthcare experience, relevant skills and current New Zealand work-right status.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. The vacancy may therefore close earlier than the stated closing date.

Eligible Applicants Included

This opportunity may be suitable for:

• Onshore applicants with NZ full working rights
• New Zealand Citizens
• New Zealand Permanent Residents
• Applicants already legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Caregivers with previous aged-care experience
• Applicants without previous aged-care experience who meet the employer's other requirements

Important: Overseas applicants who do not currently have New Zealand work rights are not eligible for this particular position.

About Ryman

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

Ryman provides retirement living and care services with a focus on resident wellbeing, personalised support and collaborative teamwork.

The organisation promotes an inclusive environment where people are encouraged to be themselves and individual uniqueness is respected and celebrated.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Applicants must satisfy Ryman's compliance requirements.
• Original qualifications, employment history and identity documents may be required during the recruitment process.
• Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and previous demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• Applicants should never pay recruitment fees, placement fees or money to secure employment.

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Ryman – Caregiver (FixedTerm - Christchurch)