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Activities Coordinator
full-timePorirua

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Porirua

Type

full-time

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Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!  

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our Kenepuru village. Ideally you will have experience in events, hospitality or aged care, but more important to us will be your genuine care of people from all walks of life.

You will plan and facilitate a variety of engaging activities and events for our residents, including special celebrations such as the Mid-Winter extravaganza, Oktoberfest and Chinese new Year (to name a few). Your role will ensure that residents receive exceptional support, managing the needs of vulnerable residents and maintaining effective communication with their families. With your creative flair, you'll bring celebrations to life by decorating and creating themed experiences around key calendar events. A good level of fitness will also be beneficial for delivering exercise programs, organising regular outings, and coordinating sporting and recreational events.

This permanent full-time role working between, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, however will need to be flexible around events. 

Qualifications

About you:

  • Positive “can-do” attitude that results in a harmonious relationship for staff and residents
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey an idea and inspire enthusiasm and interest
  • A genuine interest in working with older people and a positive attitude to ageing
  • Good written communication skills that target the audience and medium appropriately
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Computer literacy with using Microsoft Outlook (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Current first aid certificate
  • LCQ qualification (or prepared to undertake training)
  • A current driver license

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
  • Full uniform provided
  • Birthday leave
  • Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 15/02/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

  • Employee Type: Permanent
  • Work Location: Kenepuru
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Event Planning,Hospitality,Aged Care,Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Multi-tasking,Computer Literacy,First Aid,Driver License

    About Summerset

    Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change.
    Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria.

    Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne.

    We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1997

    What you'll do

    • The Activities Coordinator will plan and facilitate a variety of engaging activities and events for residents, ensuring exceptional support and communication with families. This includes organizing special celebrations and maintaining the needs of vulnerable residents.

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    What does a Activities Coordinator do at Summerset?

    As a Activities Coordinator at Summerset, you will: the Activities Coordinator will plan and facilitate a variety of engaging activities and events for residents, ensuring exceptional support and communication with families. This includes organizing special celebrations and maintaining the needs of vulnerable residents..

    Why join Summerset as a Activities Coordinator?

    Summerset is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the Activities Coordinator position at Summerset remote?

    The Activities Coordinator position at Summerset is based in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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