Social Coordinator | Pakuranga (Edgewater Village)

Metlifecare; Howick; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellness days

Birthday leave

Health & Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Metlifecare Edgewater Village in Pakuranga is seeking a sociable Social Coordinator to plan and run events for independent living residents. You will drive the village bus, organise outings, and help create a welcoming, connected community.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–4pm, with occasional weekend work for village events. A full NZ driver's license and First Aid certificate are preferred; training can be provided.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a sociable and creative thinker who can organise great events for residents.
• Experience coordinating activities and outings is preferred.
• Strong written materials like posters and newsletters with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Village run calendar of events and organise functions & outings
• Connect with community groups & organisations on new activities
• Contribute to newsletters, flyers and social media posts
• Support the use of technology to enhance social connectivity, such as virtual events
• Drive the Village bus and escort residents on excursions

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Creativity

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

First Aid certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Permanent, Full-time role – 32.5 hours a week
• Great hourly rates, allowances & Staff benefits offered

About the role

We're looking for a fun, self-directed, proactive, enthusiastic and energetic team player to work alongside our residents at Edgewater Village in Pakuranga.

You will organise and coordinate activities and outings for our independent living residents in the village. Taskscould range from driving the minibus, toorganising an event, to decorating the venue for themed dinners.

This role is working 32.5 hours week Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm; however, flexibility is required to work weekends from time to time, to fit around delivery of village events.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

• Contribute to the Village run calendar of events and organise functions & outings
• Connect with community groups & organisations on new & exciting activities.
• Contribute to the Village newsletters, flyers and social media posts
• Support the use of technology to enhance social connectivity, such as virtual events.
• Driving our Village bus and escorting residents on excursions

Skills and Experience Required:

We are looking for a sociable, and creative thinker who can organise great events for our residents. Other things that will make you a great Social Coordinator:

• Full and clean full NZ Driver's License
• Current First Aid certificate - preferable but training can be provided
• Enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box.
• Confident in preparing written material, posters, newsletters - with an eye for detail.
• Confident in MS Suite - Word, Outlook essential and other Apps desirable.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• Paid wellness days and a paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.

About us

Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

Expertise Activity Coordination, Social Coordination