At Nazareth Care, our staff are truly valued and appreciated
Nazareth Care, Christchurch is a great place to work. We offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, health and wellbeing support and learning and development opportunities to ensure our people are fit for work and inspired to be the best they can.
Join the team in Christchurch for a rewarding career; where you can develop and use your skills to provide expert care/service and make a difference in the lives of elderly people.
Nazareth Care is an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
As entrepreneur Jim Rohn once said, “one person caring about another represents life’s most significant value.”
What can Nazareth Care offer as a place to work?
Health and wellbeing
- Annual flu vaccinations funded by Nazareth Care, on site
- Employee Wellness Program, including four free confidential, professional, friendly counselling sessions a year for personal or work-related issues, open to all family members to support you with:
- Mental Illness
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Coping with change
- Stress and depression
Career development
- Career development training and support; our people are our biggest assets and internal progression and development opportunities are open to all.
- Access to mandatory training online 24/7 from any computer with internet access to develop and refresh your skills.
- A workplace where continuous learning is promoted
Work environment
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Work / life balance options, including flexible working arrangements, where possible.
If there is an advertised role, your application will be screened and if shortlisted, you will receive a phone screening call from our Internal Talent Acquisition Specialist.
If successful, you will be invited to attend a panel interview.
The Position Description and Employment application form will be sent out to you to support your preparation for interview.
If you are shortlisted at interview, you will be contacted to confirm references will be undertaken.
Once references are complete, if successful, you will be advised to undergo a Police Vetting Check.
This will be followed up with a welcome letter and contract of employment.
Once accepted, your Onboarding journey begins.
What does Nazareth Care look for?
Skills and experience, including transferable skills, individuals that are empathetic, patient, warm, committed, caring and passionate about aged care and supporting and caring/serving the elderly. Employees that give back to the community and to those that once cared for us.
Do your research; understand what the role entails and research Nazareth Care as an organisation.
Be relaxed and prepared; we want to get to know you, as a person and understand what role or roles you would be interested in that align with your skills and experience.
At Nazareth Care, it is not about what we do, but how we do it. The Nazareth Care core values resonate with all our staff. They are not just words on the wall; they are displayed in our interactions with each other and how we perform our daily duties.
Ensure you have received a copy of the Position Description and Employment Application form, prior to your interview.
Plan your journey and be on time for your interview.
Be sure to bring along:
- any rights to work verification
- your NZNO registration (for nurses)
- Police Check (if you have one or confirm willingness to obtain one, if successful)
- Any relevant Qualifications
- Evidence of latest COVID-19 Vaccinations, considering the environment we work in
Dress well and prepare questions to present to the panel interviewers. This will show you have gone to the trouble to research and have a keen interest in the role and working for Nazareth Care.
What is it like to work in Aged Care and live in NZ?
Nazareth care are always looking for talented people to join the team with a broad range of skills and experience who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and enjoy serving the community they live in. If this sounds like a place you’d like to work and you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply: please email your CV, cover letter and Employment Application form outlining your experience and role you are interested in to our P&C team on
