Diversional Therapist

Oceania Group; Hastings; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Oceania Group's Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist to join a caring, resident-focused team.\n\nYou’ll lead the activities team, develop and deliver varied programmes with residents and families, and work closely with care staff to create engaging, safe experiences.\n\nThe role requires a relevant certificate, great people skills, computer literacy, weekend availability, and a current NZ driver's license.

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Good people skills with ability to motivate others.
• Good computer and system management skills.
• Willingness to work weekend hours and follow policies for audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities team.
• Collaborate with care teams, residents and families to design activities.
• Encourage resident participation while maintaining safety.
• Build rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

People skills

Computer skills

Weekend availability

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent health of elders qualification

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt are looking for a full-timeDiversional Therapist to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading our passionate activities team

Working closely withthe care team, residents and their families to create fun and varied activities programmes

Motivating our residents to take part in our activities programmes while maintaininga safe environment

Building rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

What you’ll bring:

Previous experience in a similar position

National Certificate in Diversional Therapyor equivalenthealth ofeldersqualification

Great people skills with an ability to motivate others to get involved in activities

Good computer and system management skills

Ability to follow policies and procedures to meet audit requirements

Flexibility to work weekend hours

Full NZ Driverslicence

Flexible multitasking and time management skills.

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

We're one team - We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

We're finding better ways - We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

We're committed to care - We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

We're proud to deliver - We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day.

In return, we offer

• competitive pay
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• free and confidential wellbeing support
• the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference

We are the proud owner and operator of over 30 aged care centres and retirement villages across New Zealand. As the third largest provider of aged care in New Zealand, we are passionate about supporting our local communities and providing the very best care to meet kiwis' needs.