Diversional Therapist

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:08:50 +1200; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oceania, one of New Zealand's leading retirement living and aged care providers, seeks a full-time Diversional Therapist for Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt. You will lead our activities team and work closely with residents, families and the care team to create engaging programmes.

Ideal applicants have a National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent, strong people and computer skills, and the flexibility to work weekends. NZ driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent health of elders qualification.
• Strong people skills with ability to motivate others to participate in activities.
• Good computer and system management skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures for audits.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Computer skills

Policy compliance

Time management

Flexibility

Education

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Job description

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, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.