Village Assistant - Part-time (Fixed-term)
Summerset Retirement Villages
Responding to medical emergencies · Maintaining facility cleanliness · Monitoring village security
Full driver's licence
Straight from employers' career sites
125 open roles, 32 posted this week, most paying $88k to $118k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Summerset Retirement Villages
Responding to medical emergencies · Maintaining facility cleanliness · Monitoring village security
Full driver's licence
Post Haste Group · 1001-5000 employees
A dynamic express parcel company dedicated to exceptional customer service and a friendly work environment.
Handling freight · Loading parcels · Delivering parcels
Physically fit, able to lift up to 25kg, reliable with own transport, punctual, and eligible to work in New Zealand.
Habit Health
Developing rehabilitation programmes · Liaising with allied health teams · Creating patient reports
NZ Occupational Therapy registration; current APC; full NZ driver's licence; a couple of years' clinical experience
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Engaging customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays
Abano Healthcare Group
Delivering dental care · Providing dental services · Discussing treatment plans
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years of post-graduate experience; registration with the New Zealand Dental Council (NZDA); current Annual Practicing Certificate
Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees
A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.
Driving store sales · Coaching team members · Managing rosters and wage spend
Experience as a senior casual, key holder, 3IC or supervisor in a high-volume retail environment; ability to lead a team and deliver results in sales and KPIs
Bay Audiology · 5001+ employees
A hearing care provider offering hearing tests, hearing aids, and ongoing client support.
Conducting hearing tests · Fitting hearing aids · Providing client care
Master's degree in Audiology or equivalent recognized by MNZAS; MNZAS membership or eligibility; full driver's license and own transport; travel across Manawatū-Whanganui region required.
Lumino The Dentists · 1001-5000 employees
New Zealand's largest dental network supporting dentists with modern facilities and strong patient demand.
Providing dental care · Discussing treatment plans · Working collaboratively
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years post-graduate experience; registration with New Zealand Dental Council and current Annual Practicing Certificate; strong communication and teamwork skills.
Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees
A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.
Driving sales · Coaching team · Managing operations
Previous experience as senior casual, key holder, 3IC, or supervisor in high-volume retail; proven leadership and sales results; strong communication; operational know-how in stock and visual merchandising.
Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees
A leading New Zealand retailer of quality products with outstanding customer service.
Selling technology products · Building product knowledge · Processing transactions
Strong communication and people skills, motivation to achieve sales targets, computer literacy, basic numeracy, availability to work weekends and public holidays; previous retail or sales experience and POS experience desirable.
Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees
A Kiwi-owned organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure.
Supporting contract administration · Maintaining records · Coordinating inductions
Experience in administration or coordination; strong organization and communication skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; legal right to work in New Zealand; pass drug and alcohol test; consent to criminal record check; meet NZDF security requirements.
NZ Post
Processing and sorting mail · Delivering mail and parcels · Connecting with customers
Availability for on-call work Mon–Sat, 7.00am–4.25pm; high numeracy and literacy; eligibility to work in New Zealand
Teaching automotive topics · Leading workshops · Supporting students
5+ yrsNZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 or equivalent trade or advanced trade certification; adult tertiary teaching, adult literacy and numeracy, or work-based assessor qualification, or progress towards one; tertiary teaching or broad industry experience; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Identifying data product opportunities · Managing product backlogs · Embedding product adoption
Experience establishing or evolving products, services or data capabilities in a complex organisation; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Managing student debtor accounts · Undertaking debt collection activities · Processing financial transactions
Experience in accounts receivable, debt management, or similar; proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications
BDO in New Zealand
Conducting audits · Preparing financial statements · Supporting business finances
Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance; will have completed CA ANZ prerequisites by the end of 2026; legal right to work and live in New Zealand
NZ Post
Delivering mail and parcels · Processing and sorting mail · Using motorcycle or e-bike
Availability for Monday and Tuesday or Friday and Saturday shifts; reliable transport; proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand
New Era Technology · 1001-5000 employees
A global technology company that securely connects people, places, and information with end-to-end solutions.
Providing technical support · Troubleshooting technical issues · Documenting client issues
NZ citizen or permanent resident; NZ driver licence (full or restricted)
DKSH · 5001+ employees
A trusted partner connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights to drive growth across Asia and beyond.
Supporting stock purchasing · Maintaining material master data · Processing supplier invoices
Previous administration, data entry, or coordination experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Keith Andrews Trucks · 201-1000 employees
A leading New Zealand commercial vehicle dealership representing Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso, with a nationwide network.
Diagnosing faults · Repairing diesel engines · Servicing vehicles
3+ yrsQualified experienced automotive technician with minimum 3 years' experience working with diesel engines or heavy vehicles; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; commitment to safety and workshop best practices.
Assessing and treating injuries · Developing rehabilitation programs · Collaborating with medical teams
Relevant qualifications; professional registration and valid practicing certificate; experience in MSK; current NZ driver licence; NZ or Australian citizenship
APM New Zealand
Assessing and treating injuries · Developing rehabilitation programs · Collaborating with medical teams
Relevant qualifications; professional registration; valid practicing certificate; current NZ driver licence; MSK experience; NZ or Australian citizenship
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Designing information literacy education · Supporting Māori research · Strengthening library services
library and information qualification and/or significant professional experience; strong knowledge and practical application of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori; sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to academic libraries; experience teaching information literacy and research skills
APM Group · 5001+ employees
A values-led, customer-obsessed team delivering best-in-class health and rehabilitation services.
Assessing injuries · Developing rehab programs · Supporting performance optimization
2+ yrsRelevant physiotherapy qualifications, professional registration, valid practicing certificate, current NZ driver licence, MSK experience, and 2+ years clinical experience preferred. Must be NZ or Australian citizen.
APM Group · 5001+ employees
A values-led, customer-obsessed team delivering best-in-class health and rehabilitation services.
Assessing injuries · Developing rehab programs · Supporting military teams
2+ yrsRelevant physiotherapy qualifications, professional registration, valid practicing certificate, current NZ driver licence, MSK experience, 2+ years clinical experience preferred, NZ or Australian citizenship required.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees
A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.
Organising product displays · Replenishing shop-floor stock · Following merchandising standards
Full New Zealand driver licence; access to a reliable vehicle; legal right to work in New Zealand
Team Global Express
Loading freight safely · Scanning all freight · Delivering and collecting freight
Clean full NZ Class 5 licence; experience driving on New Zealand roads; eligible to work in NZ immediately
Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees
A leading New Zealand retailer of quality products with outstanding customer service.
Troubleshooting technical issues · Installing hardware and software · Driving service sales
Strong technical knowledge of computers and related products; excellent customer service and communication skills; full clean NZ driver's licence; ability to work weekends and public holidays.
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Developing change plans · Assessing organisational readiness · Planning stakeholder engagement
4+ yrsAt least four years' experience in an IT or IT-related role, including delivering change and communications management; tertiary qualification in IT or business management, or equivalent extensive industry experience; senior-practitioner-level industry-recognised change and communications management certification
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Coordinating work plans · Providing planning advice · Monitoring delivery progress
Regulatory, government or complex operational advisory experience; planning, prioritisation and cross-team coordination experience; ability to interpret performance information and assess risks; written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of or willingness to learn Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
There are 125 roles open for jobs in Palmerston North on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 96 full time, 18 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $88k to $118k a year.
The busiest fields are Sales (25), Customer service (9) and Allied health (9).
2 ads say the employer will support a visa.
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There are 125 roles open for jobs in Palmerston North on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Palmerston North pay $88k to $118k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
The fields with the most open roles in Palmerston North right now are Sales (25), Customer service (9) and Allied health (9).
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