Activities Coordinator

Are you hard-working, motivated, compassionate, full of vitality with your glass always half full? Then we need you!

About the role

Burlington is a premium lifestyle village located in Redwood, Christchurch for the “young at heart”.

In this full-time position, you will support our Activities Head of Department to create and implement a program of dynamic activities, run many TRILife fitness classes, drive one of our village buses on exciting outings across Canterbury, help to plan our monthly activities schedule and bi-monthly newsletter and run fabulous onsite events for our residents. Your goal is to keep our residents motivated, connected and fulfilled!

There will never be a dull day at Burlington, as every day is full of variety for our residents and our staff!

About you - Ngā Kōrero Mōu

· You are organised and highly motivated

· Strong ability to relate to others, creative and interactive

· Enjoy being part of a team but have the initiative and confidence to work alone

· Upbeat, charismatic, resilient, and confident to lead a group or class (exercising, aquacise, yoga etc)

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Have excellent communication skills, are proactive and can think on your feet

· Great computer skills and experience using MS office suite

· Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as our activity program requires

· Clean full New Zealand drivers’ licence is essential. A passenger endorsement an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided

· You want to be a valued team member and can offer a high standard of service and support for our residents

· And most importantly, can share in our core values - Ō Tātou Uara of vision, optimism, respect, equality and honesty, working effectively with people from a range of different cultures.

Perhaps you have a background in physical education, nutrition, events, tourism? We would love the hear from you! The position is a full-time role and offers the successful applicant the opportunities to grow within a dynamic company in an exciting industry. Hours/Days of work are Tuesday - Saturday 8.30am - 5pm Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

About us - Ngā Kōrero Mō Mātou

Burlington is owned and operated by Qestral Corporation Ltd, a company specialising in the development of new generation retirement villages, with a strong focus on “lifestyle”. Our approach is design-led and anti-institutional, and our philosophy is to create communities that bring together and combine the very latest thinking, facilities and the very best people, in terms of design, healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology.

Qestral Corporation is a well-resourced company, based in Christchurch, with extensive experience in this industry. Check out the Qestral website (which refers to our other villages and board of directors) at http://www.qestral.co.nz.

To take up this exciting and rewarding role and be part of a team dedicated to providing the very best in new generation retirement living, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via Trade Me or Seek.