Ranburn
Waipu
7 Nova Scotia Drive
Waipu
Categories: Day Programme, Dementia Care, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Upper North Island
Careers at Alden
Make a difference every single day
Join a team where your compassion becomes a career. At Alden, we invest in our people so they can invest in the people in our care.
1200+
team members nationwide
20
facilities across NZ
10+ yrs
caring for New Zealanders
WHY CHOOSE ALDEN
A workplace that works for you
We believe that when our people thrive, our residents thrive. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that genuinely invests in your growth, wellbeing, and career.
Career development
Structured pathways from caregiver to clinical lead, with funded qualifications and mentorship at every stage.
Ongoing training
Involved in a nationwide education programme, on-the-job learning, and our dedicated preceptor programme for new team members.
Supportive teams
Work alongside warm, passionate colleagues who are united by a shared commitment to resident-first care.
Nationwide presence
With homes across the North and South Islands, there are opportunities wherever you are in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Meaningful work
Every shift matters. You’ll build real relationships with our residents, and see the genuine difference your care makes.
Diversity and inclusion
We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people, building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.
OUR ROLES
Find where you fit
From nursing to hospitality, every role at Alden plays a vital part in the lives of our residents. Explore the paths available to you.
HOW TO APPLY
Your journey to joining Alden
We want to make applying simple and human. Here’s what to expect from the moment you express interest to your first day on the floor.
1
Career development
Structured pathways from caregiver to clinical lead, with funded qualifications and mentorship at every stage.
2
Apply online
Send a short cover letter telling us about yourself, along with your CV.
3
Application review
Our recruitment team assesses your application against the role’s criteria.
4
Get to know you
If shortlisted, we’ll give you a call to get to know you. If successful, you’ll then be invited to an interview.
5
Reference checks
After a successful interview, we complete reference and background checks.
6
Offer stage
If successful, you’ll receive your offer and contract. Welcome aboard.
Don’t see the right role yet?
Register your interest and we’ll reach out when something that suits you comes up.
OUR LOCATIONS
Caring for communities across Aotearoa
With facilities from Northland to Southland, there’s an Alden home near you. Each one is a close-knit community with its own team.
5
Upper North Island
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty
7
Lower North Island
Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū, Wellington
8
South Island
Nelson, Canterbury, Otago, Southland
Rosedale
Auckland
255 Rosedale Road
Auckland
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Respite Care
Tags: Upper North Island
Manurewa
Auckland
39 Great South Road
Auckland
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Upper North Island
Cambridge Oakdale
Cambridge
58 Tennyson Street
Cambridge
Categories: Day Programme, Dementia Care, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Upper North Island
Oakland
Tauranga
108 Thirteenth Avenue
Tauranga
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Upper North Island
Rhapsody
New Plymouth
30 Mill Road
New Plymouth
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Aroha
Palmerston North
128 Monrad Street
Palmerston North
Categories: Dementia Care, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Madison
Levin
144 Queen Street West
Levin
Categories: Day Programme, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Lansdowne Court
Masterton
1 Oxford Street
Masterton
Categories: Day Programme, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Palliser House
Greytown
186 East Street
Greytown
Categories: Dementia Care, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Churtonleigh
Wellington
24 Mallard Grove
Wellington
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Pōneke House
Wellington
135 Constable Street
Wellington
Categories: Day Programme, Dementia Care, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: Lower North Island
Kensington Court
Nelson
18 McMahon Street
Nelson
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Allen Bryant
Hokitika
45 Bealey Street
Hokitika
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Karadean
Oxford
5 Queen Street
Oxford
Categories: Day Programme, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Bishop Selwyn
Christchurch
350 Selwyn Street
Christchurch
Categories: Day Programme, Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Rose Court
Christchurch
115A Rose Street
Christchurch
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Elmslie House
Wānaka
81 Stone Street
Wānaka
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
Rose Lodge
Invercargill
129 Tweed Street
Invercargill
Categories: Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, Rest Home Care
Tags: South Island
TEAM STORIES
Hear from our people
The best way to understand Alden is to hear from the people who work here every day.
Aged care chose me, and I’m so glad it did. The support I’ve had from Alden to grow my clinical skills has been incredible. I went from caregiver to registered nurse with their support.
RN
Registered Nurse
What keeps me here is the residents. Every single day I go home knowing I made a difference. The team at my facility feel like whānau.
SC
Senior Caregiver
I moved from a hospital setting thinking it would be a step back. It was the opposite — aged care is complex, rewarding, and my leadership skills have grown enormously.
FM
Facility Manager
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OUR VALUES
Here for you
At Alden, we exist to ensure that everyone, regardless of their means or background, has access to trusted and compassionate retirement living and aged care when they need it.
Structured pathways from caregiver to clinical lead, with funded qualifications and mentorship at every stage.
Working with our residents, you’ll be trusted to show up for them and their whānau when it matters most, and see the difference that makes.
Working alongside our partners, you’ll build relationships based on listening, understanding, and genuine collaboration.
Ready to join the Alden whānau?
Explore our current vacancies or get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.