Be responsible for crafting delicious beverages, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the café
Build meaningful connections every day
Promote a welcoming and caring atmosphere within the village
Work closely with, and support your colleagues
Requirements
barista
coffee making
customer service
multitasking
fast paced
empathy
A reliable, friendly and professional manner with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Provide an excellent food and beverage service in the café for residents, relatives and visitors - Experience making coffee essential
Strong empathy with a friendly and approachable demeanour
Outstanding communication and customer service skills with the ability to multitask with coffee making, serving customers and food service
Previous experience as a Barista in a busy cafe environment
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Employee wellness incentives, mental health support, and extra wellness day leave
Work in a beautiful, resort style village with security of 24/7 management support
Daily fresh free fruit available for all team members
Ongoing training and support for professional development and career progression
Access over 60 discounts from well-known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, childcare services, retail, and more!
Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
Certainty of hours through fixed rosters plus additional weekend allowance of $2.50 per hour
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no sponsorship; applicants must already have new zealand work rights.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1984
Company Origins
Established in 1984 as a pioneer in retirement living and aged care.
40+ Villages
Extensive Network
Operates over 40 retirement villages across New Zealand and Australia.
Strong Growth
Financial Performance
Reports consistent growth in revenue and resident satisfaction.
Quickly becoming a leader in retirement living and aged care.
Specializes in modern, purpose-built facilities.
Offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized dementia care.
Pioneered the 'Life's a Journey' philosophy, emphasizing vibrant lifestyles in supportive communities.
Incorporates beautiful gardens, recreational spaces, and integrated healthcare services.
Continues to innovate with plans to expand its village network and enhance healthcare offerings.
Known for unique design approach and in-house construction teams ensuring high-quality village design.
Culture + Values
Kindness and care: Kindness is in our DNA; it underpins everything we do
Strong teams: We build positive, trusting teams who work together as one
Resilience and composure: We keep going, despite the bumps in the road
Strive for excellence: We innovate and work hard to earn our success
Communication: We use simple, clear language that gets straight to the point
Lead and empower: We lead others with kindness, clarity and support
Environment + Sustainability
42% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 with a base year of 2021.
2050 Net-Zero
Long-Term Commitment
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of broader sustainability goals.
75.5% Suppliers
Science-Based Targets
Engaging suppliers to ensure 75.5% of them (by spend) have science-based targets by 2028.
75% Emission Cut
Using Engineered Timber
New builds using cross-laminated timber (CLT) will reduce structural emissions by up to 75%.
Validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in March 2024
2024 reported ~4.318 M kg CO₂e (Scope 1), ~8.234 M kg CO₂e (Scope 2), ~1.418 M kg CO₂e (Scope 3 business travel)
On‑track to achieve 100 % electricity from renewables in NZ via Papareireiā Solar Farm (completion mid‑2025)
2024: completed 86 % of climate‑risk disclosure roadmap actions
Inclusion & Diversity
5,600+ Trained
Dementia Awareness Training
Over 5,600 team members across New Zealand and Australia have completed dementia awareness training.
Taha Māori Strategic Plan completed in 2024 per NZ Ministry of Health standards
‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Plan submitted to Reconciliation Australia
Gender split among staff: [not publicly disclosed]
No publicly available gender‑specific targets or results