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- How do I become a member of the Bupa Care Services Careers website?

Click on the link to the right of all pages (the Create New Account Button) to create a
new account, enter all your details, you will get a confirmation email with all your confirmed details,
then you can login to your account and start applying for jobs. Once you have done this you can also upload
your resumes or if you want you can create your own resume online. You can also upload or make more than one
resume depending on the job you might want to be applying for.
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What will happen when I return to the Bupa Care Services Careers Website?

Once you have joined our website you can access your account anytime - just enter your username and password.
If you are not a member please follow the steps outlined in the question above.
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I’m interested in jobs in Wellington. How do I find out about them?

Just use the Search Panel on your left to search our website by Location. Type in Wellington in the
search field and pick a job from the categories fields underneath. Click on the Submit button and all
your job options for Wellington will come up
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What format does my CV have to be in?

A Word or PDF document is perfect. You can simply attach it to your application or utilise our resume
wizard to complete a resume or resumes while online
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I am interested in working for Bupa Care Services, but I can’t find an exact role on your website that
matches what I am looking for…

All you need to do is register your details when you make a new account with us and you can build a
personal profile that sets out exactly what you kind of job you are seeking. Look for the JOB ALERTS
link! When a job comes up, you will be alerted via email and then all you need to do is apply.
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How often are new opportunities posted on the website?

We advertise up to 140 new jobs every month so new opportunities are posted regularly, often daily,
so we encourage you to visit the site frequently to see what’s new. In addition, you can set up job
alerts through your Bupa Care Services Recruitment account to ensure that the right opportunity is never missed!
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How do I know that my application via the website has been received by Bupa Care Services?

You will receive a receipt of acknowledgement from our Recruitment Team to confirm that we have
received your application. This will be followed up within 5 working days, so that you know how your
application is progressing.
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Will my future chances of employment with Bupa Care Services be adversely affected if, for whatever
reason, I was unsuccessful in my application for a previously posted role?

No, not at all. Each role is a completely new opportunity within the Bupa Care Services family,
and we use job openings as a chance to consider at all the fantastic people who wish to join our team.
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How long do I have to be working for Bupa Care Services before I can apply for other opportunities?

Before applying for other opportunities throughout Bupa Care Services, you must have completed 6 months
continuous service within your role. Why? This enables you to complete our induction programme and/or any
necessary training, it gives you time to learn about the business as a complete company, and it enables
you to settle into your new role with minimal change or disruption.
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Training and development is important to me within my career. How can you support this?

We focus on Learning and Development which builds up our employee’s personal capabilities. We pride
ourselves on the fact that we offer our employees ongoing training and development, both internally and
externally. Our Learning & Development Fund provides employees with the opportunity to apply for grants
each year, grants which go towards their chosen external development programme.
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What opportunities, if any, do you offer overseas?

With locations across the globe Bupa Care Services can provide you with
international employment opportunities. In most instances, we recommend an ‘international transfer’.
Employees wishing to take up overseas opportunities should speak with our Recruitment Team – to be
informed as to what is currently available and to receive assistance for the process.
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How many employees do you have?

At present we have nearly 3300 employees throughout New Zealand, within 46 Care Homes and 16 Retirement Villages.
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All I know about Bupa Care Services is that you have Care Homes. Where can I find out other information
on your business?

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What is Bupa Care Services stance on community and environmental issues?

As a company we believe it is important to support and give back to local communities. Bupa Care Services
currently sponsors Arthritis New Zealand, the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand and Carers New Zealand,
as well as a range of community groups and clubs in the towns where we have Care Homes, Hospitals
and Retirement Villages. We also believe that we should look after the environment as we share it with our
customers and the Bupa Care Services Family.
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