Chauffeur
Company
Oceania
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
The Helier by Oceania is world-class, luxury retirement living, nestled in the heart of St Heliers, committed to providing residents with a quintessential lodge experience featuring incomparable surroundings, exceptional amenities, and personalised service.Are you compassionate, enthusiastic, and looking for a rewarding opportunity in aged care that’s second to none? As the Chauffeur at The Helier, you’ll put our residents at the center of everything you do, providing exceptional service and safety to our residents when travelling. This role works alongside the Concierge and General Manager to provide driving duties to our residents.It is necessary you have:A full valid NZ Drivers License Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and work as a team.A strong sense of responsibility and care.Customer care experience.Strong communication skills.Calm and adaptive in emergency situations.You will be responsible for ensuring:High standard delivery of driving dutiesSafety and care leadership for our residentsAssist the Concierge and Wellbeing manager to develop innovative experiences and activities for residents.An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.Oceania CareersReimagining the Retirement and Aged Care Living experience in New Zealand.Why Work at OceaniaAt Oceania, our people are the driving force behind our purpose to reimagine retirement and aged care living in New Zealand. We recognise that an engaged and diverse workforce is central to delivering exceptional care and enriching the lives of our residents.We’re the proud owner and operator of over 30 villages across New Zealand, providing independent living and aged care living to more than 4,000 residents.Our core activities include the development, construction and operation of integrated retirement and aged care living residences to provide remarkable experiences that enable our residents to keep living the life they love and stay connected to what matters the most.At Oceania, we build homes and communities, not just villages. Our spaces are designed to enable our residents to live the way they always have, with value, purpose and connection to the things that matter most. We're led by them, and it's this shared value to ‘Believe in Better’ that makes our approach different.What We OfferThis belief in better means we are committed to supporting you to learn and do better, and will provide you with:Competitive remuneration packageA safe and healthy working environment with access to a free, confidential support serviceOpportunities for ongoing development and career progressionAccess to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliersNo matter your role within the Oceania team, we all share the same dedication to providing expert and personalised care for the people that once cared for us.We strive to do better every day. Apply now and become part of our journey.Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs**
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sets the adult minimum wage at NZ$24.50 per hour from 1 April 2026 for all restaurant roles including waitstaff and kitchen hands. This rate applies to workers aged 16 and over with no separate youth minimum wage in 2026. Employers must pay at least time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.
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