Activities Coordinator

Bupa; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

EAP counselling

Study support

Cultural leave

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend

Professional development

Industry-competitive remuneration

Be You at Bupa

Job summary

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator for a permanent part-time role (28 hours per week). You will lead activities, plan resident-centred programmes, and support engagement through the Blua App.

The role requires a NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 certificate (or in progress), and a minimum of 2 years in care settings. You'll work 9:00am–3:30pm on a 4-on, 2-off roster, enjoy a supportive team, and contribute to a compassionate, community-focused

Qualifications

• NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 certificate (or working towards DT qualification).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Creative flair to contribute towards a full and varied activities programme and caring atmosphere.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; clean, full driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of activities assistants, ensuring activities are well-coordinated, engaging, and aligned with residents’ needs.
• Manage activity plans for residents across this 87-bed care home.
• Plan, develop, and lead individualised activity plans for each resident based on assessment outcomes and interests.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Support ongoing personal and professional development with on-site managers.

Skills

Diversional Therapy Level 4

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative flair

Driving (van)

Education

NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 Certificate

Job description

Activities Coordinator | Permanent Part Time | 28 Hours Per Week | 4 On 2 Off Roster | Lower Hutt

If you're an experienced Activities Coordinator who enjoys creating engaging, meaningful experiences for older people, this is an opportunity to join a care home with a long-standing reputation for compassionate care and strong community connections.

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt is a well-established care home offering Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia level care, giving you the opportunity to work with residents across a diverse range of needs and interests. Located in the heart of Stokes Valley, the home is known for its strong family atmosphere, supportive team culture, beautiful park-like surroundings, and close connection to the local community. Residents benefit from comprehensive clinical support, including 24/7 Registered Nurses and a person-centred approach to care.

As Activities Coordinator, you'll take ownership of planning and delivering activities that bring purpose, enjoyment, connection, and routine to residents' daily lives. From group activities and celebrations through to personalised one-on-one engagement, you'll help residents continue doing the things that matter most to them.

You'll also play an important role in supporting Bupa's Blua App experience. Through your work, residents, whānau, family members and care teams stay connected through shared access to activities, wellbeing updates, daily routines and care information. Your contribution helps strengthen communication, support resident wellbeing, and create a more connected care journey for everyone involved.

This permanent part-time position offers 28 hours per week on a 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off roster, working 9:00am to 3:30pm. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who values consistency, meaningful work, and being part of a trusted aged care provider with strong local roots.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: Average 28 hours per week
• Shift Time: Mornings 9:00am to 3:30pm
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of activities assistants, ensuring activities are well-coordinated, engaging, and aligned with residents’ needs.
• Manage activity plans for residents across this 87-bed care home.
• 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.
• Maintain personal and professional development - we have on-site managers who always encourage our staff to up-skill!

Skills and Qualification

To be successful in this role, you will enjoy a variety of work and have prior experience in this field, along with an interest in and understanding of the elderly and their needs.

• You’ll have a NZQA (or equivalent) Diversional Therapy (level 4) Certificate (or working towards a DT qualification)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferable.
• Have a creative flair to contribute towards a full and varied activities programme and help look after our residents while creating a caring atmosphere.
• You are a caring, team player, vibrant, and energetic, with an active interest in organising activities for multiple levels of function and ability.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be required to drive the van for outings so a clean, full driver’s license is essential.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Reasons to Belong

• Up to $34.38 per hour depending on experience
• 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.’

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

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