Introduction: Storeperson & Driver Represent our cause and connect with our community Part time 19 hours per week Thursday to Saturday Based in Papamoa Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay Plenty for providing specialist community palliative care.
Our geographical reach covers Waihi Beach to Otamarakau and while our focus is on hospice-at-home, we also have an established inpatient unit and we support a large community team.
These services are funded through Te Whatu Ora contracts, fundraising and income from our retail charity shops.
We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions.
Our values are not just a set of words on a poster, we live by them and we recognise that teamwork is critical to our success as an organisation.
This job opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that's at the heart of our community!
If this sounds like you then please read on.
About The Job This position is based in our Papamoa depot which is one of our distribution centres for accepting and declining donations and processing them ready for sale.
From our depot donated goods are distributed to our shops.
Some of your day may be working in inwards goods and other days you may be needed to go out in our van and collect or deliver larger items like furniture.
Driving will not be a main part of the role, but this responsibility could grow in the future.
Some maintenance may be required from time to time as well as cleaning and electrical testing.
The hours are 19 hours per week: Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4pm and Saturday 9.30am - 3pm.
This is a very busy role, physically demanding and requires a high level of wellbeing and fitness.
About You Our ideal candidate will have: Goods inwards/stores experience High level of physical fitness and capable of safe heavy lifting Full manual NZ driver's licence and experience driving and manoeuvring a large manual van Goods and manual handling experience Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Experience in dealing with people in a sensitive manner Good problem solving and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A can-do attitude that thrives on contributing as a team player Flexibility to pick up additional shifts to cover staff leave If you have what it takes, then we want to hear from you.
What We Offer At Waipuna Hospice we pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment with good working conditions.
Staff wellness is a priority for Waipuna Hospice, we provide an ongoing wellness programme, employee resilience app and access to our Employee Assistance programme.
First impressions are important, so on starting with Waipuna Hospice you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation programme.
In addition to the remuneration package we also offer discounts to local gyms, pharmacies, health insurance and free onsite parking.
We also support our staff to attain NZQA standards in retail and supply chain.
THE WAIPUNA WAY Our Mission: To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
Our Vision: To provide high quality end of life care for all Our Values: Community: Supporting one another - patients, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues Advocacy: Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities Respect: Upholding dignity for all Empathy: Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion Quality: Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services COME AND JOIN US Waipuna Hospice is committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, especially from Maori and Pacific people.
Equity, diversity and inclusion is intrinsic to the values of Waipuna Hospice.
We welcome people from all communities into our workforce.
In your application we want to see the real you and we welcome the real you to our team if you join us.
Many skills and experiences have shaped you into the unique person you are.
Not all skills and experiences are gained in classrooms or formal employment.
If you gained your experience through whanau life, community or volunteering (mahi aroha) then we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
TO APPLY Our application process may include interviews, job testing, reference checks and pre-employment screening.
You must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand and provide evidence of this during our process.
If you have what it takes and are ready to step into a dynamic team environment that's at the heart of our community, then don't hesitate, apply now!
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