Activities Assistant

Bupa; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend

Professional development

Industry-competitive remuneration

Job summary

StokeswoodCare Home in Stokesvalley, Christchurch, is part of Bupa and is seeking an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community.

You will support the Activities Coordinator by identifying residents' interests, planning and implementing individual and group activities, and promoting a warm, engaging environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level preferred.
• Experience in aged care is desirable.
• Enthusiasm, empathy and a passion for residents' wellbeing.
• Creative, fun personality with a caring approach.
• Clean full driver’s licence preferred for outings.
• Eligible to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual and group activities programs.
• Review and assess residents' activities schedules.
• Promote a homely, stimulating environment for residents and families.
• Develop and maintain communication networks to support the activities programme.

Skills

Diversional Therapy

Aged care experience

Empathy

Creativity

Driver's licence

Education

NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level

Job description

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Posted 30/07/2026Job Number 64508Work type Permanent - Part TimePosting End Date 31/08/2026

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. This is why StokeswoodCare Home in Stokesvalley, Christchurch is searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community.

Hours and Roster Details:

Employment Type:Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 4 on 2 off rotating roster pattern.

Shift Time: 10.30AM- 4.30PM.

Days:154 Hours over a 6-week rotating roster

In this role, you will be supporting the Activities Coordinator, identifying the leisure activity needs of each of the StokewoodCare Home residents based on their interests, preferences, and abilities and contribute to the planning and implementation of individual and group activities programmes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
• Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
• Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.

About You

• An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
• Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
• A fun personality with a creative flair.
• A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable, as you may drive the van for resident outings.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development - in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to 'Be You at Bupa.'

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.