Activities Assistant

Oceania Group; Taupo; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking an Activities Assistant for Wharerangi Village in Taupō. The role involves working with a Diversional Therapist to plan and deliver engaging activities for our residents, tailored to their needs and abilities.

You will support residents, encourage participation, and help maintain a safe, friendly environment in line with company policies. Weekend work is required and NZ working rights are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating activities.
• Strong people skills with empathy for older adults.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Energetic personality with weekend availability.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Diversional Therapist to run activities.
• Assess residents' needs and encourage participation in activities.
• Follow policies to maintain a safe environment.

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.

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.

**Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs**

We are the proud owner and operator of over 30 aged care centres and retirement villages across New Zealand. As the third largest provider of aged care in New Zealand, we are passionate about supporting our local communities and providing the very best care to meet kiwi’s needs.