You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
As a Weekend Receptionist at our Summerset Palms Village in Napier, you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. Our Receptionist is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families.
What will your responsibilities be?
This is a part time role working 15 hours per week on Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm.
Who are we looking for?
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:
Our benefits include:
Next Steps Applications for this role will close on Friday 5th June This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change.
Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria.
Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne.
We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.