Village Assistant

General information

Name Village Assistant Ref # 49419 Date Thursday, May 8, 2025 Full / Part Time Part Time

Description & Requirements

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. This Village Assistant position at the Bupa Foxbridge Retirement Village is a permanent part-time position, working 28 hours per week- Mondays and Tuesday working 8:30am to 4:00pm, Thursdays and Fridays working 8:30am to 4:00pm. The role is for 28 hours- Four 7 hours days. The preferred candidate must be flexible to work on one Saturday of each month for open homes/events.

 

This role will suit someone with a warm, engaging, bubbly personality who is customer-focused, eager to learn and can work autonomously and within a team. Ideally, we need someone with strong administration skills who has a full driver’s license and is willing to drive a van. Our residents are at the heart of what we do so you will love working with the elderly and making their lives better.

 

Where You Will Make an Impact 

• Support the Village Coordinator with the day to day running of the office and administration.
• Support the Village Coordinator with maintaining resident welfare and wellbeing.
• Assist the Village Coordinator with specific orientation programmes for new residents and with day-to-day operations of the village.
• Organise and implement activities and van trips with the residents.
• Ensure residents are given opportunities to participate in all entertainment offerings and develop new skills and hobbies.
• Ensure appropriate transport arrangements are in place for residents for outings.

 

We have a strong sense of community. You will help maintain a warm, friendly atmosphere and make sure the residents feel at home. This involves helping new residents settle into their new home and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the village.

 

What About You

• Previous experience in an administration or customer service role is preferable.
• Good level of computer literacy, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service and proven customer focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
• A current driver's license with at least five years driving experience in NZ as you will be required to drive a company van.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

 

Reasons to belong 

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.