Activities Coordinator

Summerset; Porirua; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Birthday leave

Career growth across Summerset roles

Staff discounts

Job summary

Summerset in Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator for Aotea Village. You will design and run engaging programs that keep residents active, connected, and joyful, while building warm relationships with families and staff.

The role is Monday to Friday, with occasional late or weekend work, and requires energy, organisation, and a genuine interest in positive ageing. You'll plan celebrations, coordinate themed events, and support residents' individual needs using MS Office

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering activities for residents.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfort with events, decorations, and themed activities.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid LCQ and full driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a diverse range of activities, events, and entertainment for residents.
• Coordinate celebrations such as Mid-Winter, Christmas and Chinese New Year.
• Support residents' individual needs while maintaining relationships with families.
• Create themed environments and decorations for village events.
• Facilitate exercises, recreational activities, outings, and transport coordination.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

People skills

MS Office

First Aid

LCQ qualification

Driver's licence

Empathy for seniors

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 Christmasand 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).

This is a role where the impact is felt daily - supporting residents to stay active, connected, and joyful is deeply rewarding and fulfilling. The right person sees every interaction as an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter.

Most importantly, the right person will be a confident team player who collaborates effortlessly across departments to create a vibrant, inclusive, and uplifting community.

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 on9/11/2026.