Programme Assistant - Older People

Mō te tūranga | About the role The Pakeke Centre is a trusted and welcoming community centre for older people. We offer enriching day programmes, social connection and pastoral care. Our environment encourages, creativity, connection and equity - underpinned by our vision of te oranga ake – flourishing together.

The Programme Assistant role is an activity and support-based role providing day programmes, social outings, and pastoral care to support our clients to live and participate in their community. As a Programme Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating daily activities for our clients
• Understanding clients’ needs and abilities and encouraging them to take part in activities
• Assisting with packing up and storage of equipment
• Driving the centre van for outings, client pick up and drop off when required
• Supporting clients to participate in activities
• Assist to provide nutritious meals and kitchen duties

This is a permanent role working 19.5 hours per week.

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer We offer a supportive an enjoyable working environment where you can make a difference to the lives of older people. Additionally, we offer:

• A competitive wage
• Additional leave – Birthday leave and Soul Care leave
• Learning and development opportunities eg; first aid certificate, dementia certificate
• A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team
• Great support network from the wider organisation

Nga Pukenga me te Wheako |Skills and Experience It is important to us that the successful candidate has a natural ability to build connections with older people, their whānau and the community. To be successful you will have:

• An understanding of older people’s needs
• A full clean driver’s licence and a clean criminal record and NZ residency.
• Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities advantageous but not essential
• A warm and caring personality with strong communication and listening skills
• A strong moral compass with high professional ethics and personal values that align with our organisation.
• Endless amounts of energy to motivate, inspire and engage our older people.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti based practice, Te Reo and Tikanga Māori or a willingness to grow in this space

This is a role that requires someone with a deep commitment to equity, the wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities and making a difference in the lives of older people.

Mō mātou | About us Pakeke Centre is part of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) - the social services arm of Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. ACW provides faith-based services to children, young people families/whānau and older people throughout Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, and Tararua. The successful applicant will foster an environment that reflects the values and mission of ACW.

How to apply To apply and view the Position Description please visit our website: https://acw.org.nz/work-with-us/

Only applicants who have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand will be considered as ACW is not an accredited employer.

Applications close on the 7 January 2026

Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete a full NZ Police Check and reference checks in accordance with the Children’s Act 2020.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Weblink: http://www.acw.org.nz