Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a practical, reliable, and proactive Property Assistant to join our team at Ashwood Park. You’ll be helping maintain our buildings and equipment to a high standard, supporting the wellbeing of our residents.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety. You’ll be working closely with our Property Manager, contractors, and the wider village team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled routine checks and general maintenance
• Responding to planned and unplanned maintenance issues
• Supervising and assisting contractors onsite
• Keeping maintenance logs and records up to date
• Interacting respectfully with residents and supporting their needs
• Following health and safety procedures and reporting hazards

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Full NZ driver’s licence
• Solid DIY or trade skills, ideally with building or facility maintenance experience
• Good communication, time management and problem solving ability
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Respect and empathy for older people
• Integrity and reliability
• Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of jobs from start to finish

We are looking for a team member who enjoys:

• Interacting with older New Zealanders
• Performing to a high standard with diligence and care
• Working within a team where we respect our residents and each other

This is a part-time role working 20 hours a week across Monday - Friday.

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• A great variety of work, an awesome team, and lots of autonomy and flexibility!
• An opportunity to stretch and challenge yourself in a dynamic environment
• Working with amazing people.
• Competitive pay rates

If you are looking for a role with a real sense of purpose and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference, this is a role for you! 

Be sure to include a cover letter, along with your CV, that outlines your fit for this role and desire to work with Arvida.