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Working together – making a difference
Situated on 26 acres of prime land overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, Selwyn Village a vibrant community that includes modern independent living apartments and villas, two care homes (one of which incorporates a dedicated, secure dementia care household) as well as a community day centre for people with mild to moderate dementia.
We’re proud of our success as a trusted provider of services for older people that attracts top-quality staff who really care. Our friendly and supportive atmosphere and team spirit make a happy and harmonious work environment, and one that supports our staff to achieve their professional goals.
With 39 cultures represented across our teams, Selwyn Village is a diverse community and we welcome everyone into our family regardless of their spiritual or cultural background and beliefs. Working for us means you’ll enjoy permanent shifts and fixed rosters, as well as innovative and progressive work practices. With ongoing learning, development and career opportunities, you’ll be part of a valued team working together to make a positive difference in the lives of those we care for.
Benefits of working at Selwyn
The results of our 2025 Staff Culture Survey showed that our staff very much enjoy working at Selwyn, with 84% of respondents saying that Selwyn is a great place to work. In describing what it’s like to work here, our people used terms such as ‘supportive’, ‘caring’, ‘rewarding’, ‘friendly’, ‘respectful’ and ‘fun’, reflecting a workplace culture that’s both inclusive and uplifting.
More than 80% of the staff who completed the survey felt that cultural differences are respected, diversity is embraced and there’s a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The survey results made it clear that, as a team, we pride ourselves on living The Selwyn Way – genuinely caring for our residents, our colleagues and everyone we interact with.
Many of our team join us and stay with us for the long-term. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer:
- competitive pay rates
- an extensive education programme
- career pathways
- a supportive work environment
- superb village settings with modern facilities and equipment
- free car parking
2024 Selwyn Values Award Recipients
Introduction to the different ways of working with us
Selwyn Village is a lively community with over 200 permanent staff and more than 60 members of our Selwyn Bureau (casual staff). Our workforce is also regularly boosted by visiting volunteers, student interns and contractors who further add to the vibrancy and busyness of the village site.
Vacancies
Learn about working at Selwyn Village and see our latest vacancies here.
Student Placements
We provide practical on-site training and education for tertiary-level students from a range of health-related disciplines. Contact us for more information.
Volunteering
We offer a range of volunteering opportunities for individuals, schools, community groups and corporates. Contact us for further details.
Contractor Induction
All contractors undertaking work on site at Selwyn Village or Hansen close must complete our online contractor induction before commencing work. Click below to get started.
Our Values aren’t just designed to be token words on our Intranet or a poster on the wall. They’re our guiding principles for all that we do, and they come from the heart. I’ve been working for Selwyn for 18 years in various roles, and every day is an amazing day for me. I’m very humbled to work for such a great organisation and with a wonderful team of people who all work towards common goals.
Anna Latu
Roster & Bureau Manager