Switzer Kaitaia

Switzer Kaitaia Welcome to Switzer, a real community home
We believe the dignity, privacy & individual rights of all

We had an absolutely fantastic outing to Ahipara last Friday! 🎉 There were singalongs 🎶, plenty of laughs 😂, delicious i...
23/02/2026

We had an absolutely fantastic outing to Ahipara last Friday! 🎉 There were singalongs 🎶, plenty of laughs 😂, delicious ice‑cream scoops 🍦, and a sunny trip to the beach to check out the waves 🌊.
Our residents loved every moment, and a huge shout‑out goes to our wonderful minstrel and storyteller, Stew Mathews 🎸🗣️, for joining the adventure and delivering some truly unforgettable entertainment! ⭐🙌

We’ve got a wonderful mix of happenings at Switzer this week — lots to do and plenty to enjoy! 🌼🏡😊
22/02/2026

We’ve got a wonderful mix of happenings at Switzer this week — lots to do and plenty to enjoy! 🌼🏡😊

Valentine’s Day at Switzer last week brought plenty of smiles — with care & kindness in the air, creative card‑making an...
19/02/2026

Valentine’s Day at Switzer last week brought plenty of smiles — with care & kindness in the air, creative card‑making and a Valentine's themed Friday Happy Hour to end the week, with lots of good cheer shared around ❤️✨💌

A lovely walk in the Switzer garden on Monday — fresh air and sunshine at its best assisted by some of our awesome volun...
17/02/2026

A lovely walk in the Switzer garden on Monday — fresh air and sunshine at its best assisted by some of our awesome volunteers 🌿✨☀️

🏡 Our Home Happenings16th – 22nd February 2026A wonderful week ahead filled with variety, laughter, and plenty to enjoy!...
16/02/2026

🏡 Our Home Happenings
16th – 22nd February 2026
A wonderful week ahead filled with variety, laughter, and plenty to enjoy! 🌟😄

🎉 Celebrating our wonderful centenarian, Joyce, on her 100th birthday at our “Be My Valentine” Happy Hour last Friday! C...
16/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating our wonderful centenarian, Joyce, on her 100th birthday at our “Be My Valentine” Happy Hour last Friday! Congratulations to our amazing Joyce! ❤️🌹

This week’s home happenings at Switzer are filled with a wonderful variety of activities, all topped off with some speci...
10/02/2026

This week’s home happenings at Switzer are filled with a wonderful variety of activities, all topped off with some special Valentine’s Day fun! ❤️🎉🌸

Our residents have been making the most of the recent Bluebird Days ☀️💙, heading west to enjoy the stunning scenery alon...
10/02/2026

Our residents have been making the most of the recent Bluebird Days ☀️💙, heading west to enjoy the stunning scenery along our beautiful Far North coastline 🌊🏖️.
Here are some photos of them soaking up the sunshine along the foreshore of Te Oneroa‑a‑Tohe / 90 Mile Beach 🌅, with visits to both Ahipara and Waipapakauri 🚐✨—simply enjoying being out and about and taking in the fresh coastal air 😊💛

To celebrate Waitangi Day, 6th February 🇳🇿, our elders made a special korowai 🪶 that’s now displayed in the Orange Room ...
05/02/2026

To celebrate Waitangi Day, 6th February 🇳🇿, our elders made a special korowai 🪶 that’s now displayed in the Orange Room 🧡. They added their own messages sharing what Aotearoa and Waitangi Day mean to them 🌿💬.

Our elders have been on a creative roll this past month 🎨✨—their arts and crafts creations have been nothing short of am...
04/02/2026

Our elders have been on a creative roll this past month 🎨✨—their arts and crafts creations have been nothing short of amazing!

🏡 Switzer Home Happenings – This Week! 🎉Here’s a peek at what’s been buzzing around our home this week — lots of smiles,...
03/02/2026

🏡 Switzer Home Happenings – This Week! 🎉
Here’s a peek at what’s been buzzing around our home this week — lots of smiles, creativity, and connection!

We’re Hiring! Full-Time Facility Cleaner Start date: Late FebruaryWe’re looking for a reliable, warm, and detail focused...
29/01/2026

We’re Hiring! Full-Time Facility Cleaner
Start date: Late February

We’re looking for a reliable, warm, and detail focused Facility Cleaner to join our amazing team. This is a full-time role working on a 4 days on / 2 days off rotating roster (6 week cycle).

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for keeping our care facility clean, safe, and welcoming for our residents.
You’ll work in resident rooms and shared spaces, so being friendly, polite, and comfortable interacting with elders is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience
• Bonus: Experience in hospital or healthcare settings
• Good understanding of infection control (or willingness to learn)
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• Reliability - our residents and team depend on you
• Warm, respectful communication skills

Training Provided

We’ll support you with all necessary training, including:

• Infection control
• Chemical handling
• Cleaning flows and tasks for the shift
• Protocols for working safely around vulnerable people

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate
• Excellent staff benefits
• Supportive, fun, and hardworking team
• A meaningful role where your work truly makes a difference

Requirements

• Must pass a police check
• Must pass a drug test
• Zero-tolerance for any convictions (you will be working with vulnerable residents)

If you're reliable, caring, and keen to join a strong team making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by emailing your CV to hr@switzer.org.nz.

Address

71 South Road
Kaitaia
0410

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