Diversional Therapist

Oceania Group; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking a dedicated Diversional Therapist for our Duart Village in Havelock North, New Zealand. This full-time role works closely with the care team to create engaging activities for residents, supporting wellbeing and social connection.

You’ll lead activity programs, motivate residents, and ensure safety and audit compliance. Successful applicants will have a relevant qualification, strong people skills, solid computer abilities, and a current NZ driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent health of elders qualification.
• 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.
• Full NZ Drivers licence.
• Flexible multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading our passionate activities team.
• Working closely with the care team, residents and their families to create fun and varied activities programmes.
• Motivating our residents to take part in our activities programmes while maintaining a safe environment.
• Building rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

People skills

Leadership

Motivation

Computer skills

Education

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Tools

System management

Job description

The role

Our Duart Village in Havelock North are looking for a full-time Diversional Therapist to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading our passionate activities team
• Working closely withthe care team, residents and their familie s 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 of elders qualification
• 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
• 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, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.