Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator - Fixed Term

Ryman Healthcare; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living provider in Christchurch is seeking an Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator. This full-time role involves planning and implementing activities for residents, promoting their wellbeing, and working closely with colleagues. Candidates should have strong empathy, outstanding communication skills, and a friendly demeanor. Experience in aged care is preferred but not required. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Fun and supportive team environment

Certainty of hours

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits card with discounts

Qualifications

• Full driver's license required.
• Comfortable driving a manual van.
• Experience in aged care preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational activities for residents.
• Promote wellbeing and quality of life.
• Support colleagues in daily activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Friendly and professional manner

Job description

Provide the avenue for memorable experiences and enrich lives of those within our vibrant community

• Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
• Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities
• Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as an Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position working Monday to Friday 0930-1600.

For this position you will need to have a full drivers license and be comfortable driving a manual van.

In this role you will:

• Plan and implement a programme of recreational, diversional, social and craft activities for residents
• Promote happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be "Good enough for mum and dad."

Benefits Of Working At a Ryman Village

• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Work in a beautiful, resort style village
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

We'd also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that's not essential.

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.