Social Coordinator / Activities Coordinator | Part Time | Christchurch

Social Coordinator / Activities Coordinator | Part time | Christchurch

Stunning Retirement Village setting in Christchurch

Permanent, Part time role - 14 hours a week (includes weekends)

Activities focused role

Great hourly rates, allowances & Staff benefits offered

About the role

We're looking for a positive, fun, self-directed, proactive, enthusiastic, outgoing and energetic team player to work alongside our residents at Merivale Village in Christchurch.

This role would suit an experienced Activities Coordinator who is looking for an exciting and rewarding change in roles, but can still utilise your skills and experience.

As Social Coordinator, you will organise and coordinate activities and outings for our independent living residents in the village.

This is an exciting role making a difference in our residents' daily lives.

Tasks could range from driving the minibus, to organising an event, to decorating the venue for themed dinners.

You will work Saturday & Sunday 10am to 2pm & Monday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm

14 hours per week, however this may vary from time to time to fit around delivery of village events.

You must be available to work both weekend days.

Some of the great things you will be doing :

Contribute to the Village run calendar of events

Organise special functions and outings

Proactively connect with community groups and organisations to find new and exciting activities.

Contribute to the Village newsletters, flyers and social media posts

Support the use of technology to enhance social connectivity, such as virtual events and connection to other villages.

Driving our Village bus and escorting residents on excursions

Skills and Experience Required :

We are looking for a sociable, outgoing, creative thinker who can organise great events for our residents.

Other things that will make you a great Social Coordinator :

Full and clean full NZ Driver's License

Current First Aid certificate - preferable but training can be provided

Background as an Activities Coordinator would be advantageous

Enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box.

Genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference.

Customer focused & experience working with groups of older people

Confident in preparing written material, posters, newsletters - with an eye for detail.

Confident in MS Suite - Word, Outlook essential and other Apps desirable.

Check out some of our Benefits!

paid wellness days and a paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year

Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff

26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.

Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists

About us

Established in

• , Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

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