Driver
Description
At Bupa, purpose meets possible.
Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.
We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
In this role, you can be the friendly face that keeps our residents connected to the people, places, and experiences that matter most.
Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.
Just imagine the impact you could make.
Hours & Roster Details:
- This is a casual role, there are no guaranteed hours
The purpose of this job
Located in Whitby, Porirua, close to the Pauatahanui Inlet, Bupa Whitby Care Home offers Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia, and Specialist Dementia (Psychogeriatric) Care.
As a Driver you will:
- Transport residents to GP appointments, shopping trips, and planned activities
- Ensure resident safety and wellbeing at all times
- Follow all road safety rules and driving regulations
- Assist residents with safe entry and exit from the Bupa van, including using hoists
- Provide friendly, caring, and respectful support to residents, visitors, and colleagues
What you’ll need to make it possible
- Previous experience working as a driver
- A full NZ Drivers Licence is essential. Must be current, clean, and free of endorsements
- A current First Aid certificate is essential.
- Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
- Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
Why you’ll love it?
- Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks, free period care products and free initial menopause consultation
- Complimentary uniforms provided so you can look and feel your best at work
- Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
- Bupa Employee Wellbeing Support Service (EAP)
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across wellbeing, retail, technology and more
If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.
Our Values | Ā mātou ūara
Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.
