Job Vacancies at Te Awa Lifecare
Join a team where people truly come first. At Te Awa Lifecare, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive community where no two days are the same—caring for residents across independent living, assisted living, and our care centre.
We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re looking for the best of the best to join us—people who bring skill, heart, and a genuine love for making a difference. If you’re ready to work in an uplifting environment where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Health Care team for new care wing
Location: Waipa, Waikato
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Listed: Thursday 12 March 2026
Description
Te Awa Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned residential villages for older adults. Located in the beautiful town of Cambridge, in the Waikato district, NZ, in a spacious rural setting with extensive lawn and garden areas, Te Awa is an outstanding purpose-built facility offering a full range of assisted living care options including a rest home and hospital care suites. At Te Awa, the philosophy is “put the resident first” and we offer full care facilities and a wonderful prosperous community. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences. Our staff are chosen for their skill and caring approach and we aim to create strong connections and trust with them. We offer an integrated model of care offering resident support where they need it in an environment of kindness.
We have a new Care Wing opening and require full time permanent Healthcare Assistants to cover Monday to Sunday shifts on a four on; two off roster. Also split shift rosters available.
Essential Skills we are looking for –
Ensure all residents are able to have their daily activities of life met.
Provide emotional and spiritual support as required.
Maintain the dignity and privacy of the residents, including adhering to confidential policies.
Adhere to health professional’s requirements in terms of specified care for individual residents
We offer a number of benefits including -
A commitment to supporting and mentoring new staff with the Te Awa Lifecare orientation programme.
Be part of our supportive team environment and have a good work life balance.
Enjoy food at our onsite cafe.
Free off street car parking.
Full use of our onsite gym.
We are deeply committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers mana motuhake for Maori and non-Maori to ensure the best health outcomes for them, recognising that good health outcomes are essential for wellbeing . We practice Whanaungatanga.
We are integrated into our local community of Cambridge.
If this sounds like you and you are motivated to be part of this unique and energising culture, please send a cover letter along with your CV to employment@teawalifecare.nz. Please include which position you are applying for.
NZ Residents or valid NZ work visa required.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Shirley Warrington on 07 827 6103 for more information.