Activities Assistant

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:17:57 +1200; Taupo; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oceania's Wharerangi Village in Taupō is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will work closely with our Diversional Therapist to create and implement varied activities programmes for our residents.

You will assess residents' needs, encourage participation, and follow our policies to ensure a safe, caring environment. Experience planning activities, strong communication with empathy for the elderly, and weekend availability are required; New Zealand working

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and coordinating activities
• Empathy for the elderly
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• A vibrant and energetic personality
• Ability to work on weekends
• All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Diversional Therapist to create and implement activities programmes for residents
• Understand residents' needs and abilities and encourage participation
• Follow company policies to create a safe environment for residents

Skills

Activity planning

People skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:17:57 +1200 - Taupo, North Island

Our Wharerangi Village in Taupō are looking for a full-time Activities Assistant to join their dedicated team.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with our Diversional Therapist to create and implement fun and varied activities programmesfor our residents

Understanding residents' needs and abilitiesand encouraging them to take part in activities

Following our company policies and procedures to create a safe environment for our residents.

What you'll bring:

Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities

Great people skills with empathy for the elderly

Excellent communication and IT skills

A vibrant and energetic personality

The ability to workin the weekends.

All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that’s brought to life through the way we work:

We're one team - We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

We're finding better ways - We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

We're committed to care - We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

We're proud to deliver - We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

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