Diversional Therapist

Oceania; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist at Heretaunga Village, Upper Hutt, to lead the activities team and design engaging programs for residents. You will collaborate with care staff and families to create varied activities and encourage participation while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

The role requires prior experience in a similar position, a NZ driver’s licence, and a National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent.

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.
• Flexibility to work weekend hours.
• Full NZ Drivers licence.
• Flexible multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities team.
• Work with the care team, residents and families to create varied activities programmes.
• Motivate residents to participate while maintaining safety.
• Build rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Diversional therapy

People skills

Computer skills

Time management

Education

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Job description

The role

Our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt 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 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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
• Flexibility to work weekend hours
• Full NZ Drivers licence
• 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.

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