Activities Coordinator

Summerset Retirement Villages; Porirua; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Birthday leave

Retail discounts

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator for Aotea Village in Wellington. You will plan and deliver a diverse programme of activities, events and outings that enrich residents' daily lives.

You will build warm relationships with residents, families and colleagues, coordinate celebrations, and support wellbeing through exercise and social programs. A full-time, Monday–Friday role with occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people and promoting positive ageing.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Current First Aid Certificate and LCQ qualification, plus a full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a diverse range of activities, events and entertainment for residents.
• Organise and coordinate special celebrations and themed events.
• Support residents' individual needs while maintaining positive relationships with families.
• Create engaging environments and decorations for village events.
• Facilitate exercise programmes, recreational activities, and resident outings.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Resident engagement

Event coordination

Education

First Aid Certificate

LCQ qualification

Driver's licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

As an Activities Coordinator at our Aotea Village, you'll play a key role in creating a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for our residents.

An exceptional Activities Coordinator brings energy, connection, and organisation to every day. They’re a positive, can‑do presence who builds warm, genuine relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

A natural multi‑tasker and quick thinker, they keep activities running smoothly while adapting on the fly to changing needs. With efficient admin skills and confident communication, they plan, prepare, and deliver engaging programmes that enrich village life.

In This Role, You Will

• Plan and deliver a diverse range of activities, events, and entertainment for residents.
• Organise and coordinate special celebrations and themed events, including occasions such as Mid-Winter Christmas and Chinese New Year.
• Support residents' individual needs while maintaining positive relationships and effective communication with families
• Create engaging themed environments and decorations that bring village events and celebrations to life.
• Facilitate exercise programmes, recreational activities, sporting events, and resident outings.

This permanent full-time role working Monday - Friday with occasional requirements to work late or weekends (40hrs per week).

You Will Bring

• A positive, can‑do attitude and the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire enthusiasm and encourage participation.
• A genuine interest in supporting older people and promoting positive ageing.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one), an LCQ qualification (or willingness to undertake training), and a full driver's licence.

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave and retail discounts
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on 9/11/2026.

It may close early due to an increased number of applications.

Aotea Village