Activities Coordinator

Bupa; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Campus access

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

Enhanced parental leave

Rotating roster

Job summary

Bupa Cashmere View Care Home is hiring an Activities Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis (28 hours per week). You will plan and deliver group activities, individual engagement, and weekly outings, guiding a team to create meaningful, diverse programmes for residents across rest home and hospital levels.

The role requires leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for enriching the lives of older people.

Qualifications

• NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 certificate (or working towards a DT qualification) is required.
• Minimum two years' experience in a healthcare or aged care environment preferred.
• Must hold a full, clean driver’s licence for weekly outings.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 activities staff.
• Plan, develop, and lead activity plans for residents across care levels.
• Deliver group activities and weekly outings to engage residents.
• Ensure activities align with residents' interests and abilities and uphold dignity and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 Certificate

Job description

Activities Coordinator | Permanent Part Time | 28 Hours | 4 On 2 Off | Spreydon

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity.

In this role ss the Activities Coordinator, you won't just manage leisure activities and programmes, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: Average 28 hours per week
• Shift Time: 9.30am–4.00pm
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job

Bupa Cashmere View Care Home, a 103-bed home providing rest home, hospital and psychogeriatric care.

You will plan and deliver group activities, individual engagement and weekly outings. The existing programme may include concerts, exercise groups, crafts, gardening, happy hours, themed events and trips into the community.

This role needs someone experienced who can manage their day, build genuine relationships with residents and respond to different interests and abilities. You must also hold a full driver licence and be confident driving a large van for the care home’s weekly outing.

As the Activities Coordinator you will:

• Leading a team of 6activities staff

• Manage activity plans for residents across rest home and hospital levels of care
• Plan, develop, and lead individualised activity plans for each resident based on the activity assessment outcome, their interests, and preferences
• Ensure our valuable residents are treated with full respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bupa Health & Safety policies
• Maintain personal and professional development

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Have a NZQA (or equivalent) Diversional Therapy (level 4) Certificate (or working towards a DT qualification)

• Previous experience (min two years or more) in a healthcare or aged care environment is preferred
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support others
• Creativity and enthusiasm to develop and deliver a diverse, engaging activities programme that enhances residents' wellbeing and creates a warm, caring environment
• A compassionate, energetic, and positive team player with a genuine passion for enriching the lives of older people and catering to varying levels of ability and independence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• A full, clean driver's licence as the role may involve driving the facility van for resident outings and community activities.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

Why you’ll love it?

• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Refer a Friend Programme

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

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

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.