Why Join
1. Stunning Brand-new, modern Care Home in the heart of Clevedon, opening mid-September 2025
2. Excellent hourly rates and allowances on offer
3. Great staff benefits such as paid wellbeing days and paid birthday leave.
About the role
We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our brand new Ōtau Ridge Care Home. Nestled against the charming rural township of Clevedon, south-east of Auckland, surrounded by beautiful countryside, this boutique village enjoys uninterrupted views over the Wairoa River to the Hunua Ranges.
You will be supporting our residents with their planned activities to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing. Reporting to the Nurse manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing an innovative activities program.
Pay rate ranges from $24.13 to $30.03 depending on your qualification.
This is a 30 hour role from 9am to 3.30 pm for 5 days (including one day of the weekend)
Key responsibilities will include:
4. Planning and implementing an innovative activities program
5. Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities
6. Assisting our residents to participate in organized activities
7. Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment
8. Ensure the health and safety of our residents
9. Driving the village van to take our residents to outdoor activities (this is a fully automatic modern van)
About you
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box. You will have a genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference. Ideally you will have experience as an Activities Coordinator however this role would suit an experienced Caregiver looking to broaden their skill set with a passion for ensuring our residents are enjoying a therapeutic environment and experiencing the activities on offer at our Care Suites.
Candidates must have the following:
10. Current Full Drivers License required
11. Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential
12. Experience with working with groups of older people
13. Customer focused
About us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
Check out some of our Benefits!
14. Extra Paid welbeing days
15. 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
16. Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
17. 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
18. Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
19. Employee assistance program (EAP)
20. Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
21. Education, Development and Training Support