Activities Coordinator

• NZ work rights
• Supportive team and positive working environment
• Part time roster with work-life balance

Activities Coordinator | Part-time | Alden Oakland in Tauranga

Create moments of joy. Build genuine connections. Be the reason someone smiles today.

About the role

Lead a meaningful activities programme that supports residents' wellbeing, independence, and connection. You'll work closely with the Facility Manager, care team, residents, and families. Ideally, you'll have Diversional Therapy experience or a relevant qualification.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging group and one-to-one activities
• Adapt programmes to residents' abilities, interests, and needs
• Encourage participation and social connection
• Support outings, events, and community involvement
• Maintain simple activity records and documentation

Benefits

• Supportive, values-driven team environment
• Stable rosters that support work-life balance
• Training and career development opportunities

Why you'll enjoy working at Alden

• Make a visible difference in residents' daily lives
• Grow your skills, with scope to expand into DT duties
• Work in a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment

About Alden

Alden is a privately owned specialist aged care provider offering rest home, hospital, and dementia-level care across 20 residential facilities throughout New Zealand. Our name means "old friend," and that's how we care every day, with trust, respect, and genuine connection. At Alden, we support each resident as an individual, valuing their personality, life story, and needs.

Skills & experience

You'll be successful if you have:

• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
• Experience in activities, aged care, recreation, or community work
• A creative, positive, and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Diversional Therapy qualification or experience (advantage)

Apply now with your CV - and become a trusted part of the Alden whanau.