Activities Assistant

Heritage Lifecare; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Waterlea Lifecare in Blenheim is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant to support residents with engaging programs that meet physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs. This part-time role offers 16.5 hours per week on a four days on/four days off rolling roster in a warm, supportive Heritage Lifecare community.

Role focuses on planning and delivering activities, building meaningful connections with residents and whānau while maintaining a safe, respectful environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activity programs meeting residents' physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Plan, organise and deliver activities, outings, and events.
• Foster community group involvement and teamwork to ensure safe, caring environment.
• Build lasting relationships with residents and whānau.

Skills

Caring for others

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety awareness

Job description

• Part Time


• Application Closes 17 Oct 2026


• Marlborough - Blenheim


• Healthcare Support Worker

Join our team at Waterlea Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Waterlea Lifecare is a 61-bed Care Home, located in the sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

• Waterlea Lifecare, located in sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim


• Permanent part time (16.5 hours per week)


• Four days on, Four days off, rolling roster.


• AM and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Activities Assistant with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.

As an Activities Assistant you will be involved in the delivery of activity programs that meet the individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents. This will include the planning, organising and delivery of activities, outings, events, and involvement in community groups. This is a truly rewarding opportunity that brings a difference into the lives of others. Work together in a team to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for our residents. Form lasting relationships with residents and whanau-family. Adapt and support your wider team members to create a great team.

Your Skills And Experience

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.


• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.


• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

What’s In It For You

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.


• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.


• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.


• Supportive and collaborative work environment.


• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

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