Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator - Dementia Care

Role overview

This position offers the chance to create meaningful moments and improve everyday life for residents in a lively retirement community. The role is based at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke, Nelson, within a supportive team environment.

What the role involves

• Designing and delivering recreational, social, diversional, and craft programmes for residents.
• Helping to create a positive atmosphere that supports happiness, wellbeing, and a better quality of life.
• Working alongside colleagues and providing practical support to the wider team.

Working pattern and requirements

This is a full-time position with hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 09:30 to 16:30. A full driver licence is required, and you must be confident driving a manual van.

What we’re looking for

• Strong energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to adapt your approach as residents’ needs change.
• A genuine desire to brighten residents’ days and make a difference.
• Good relationship-building skills and the ability to bring people together.

Desirable background

• Musical ability or a talent for performance or participation in music-based activities.
• Links to the wider local community.
• Previous experience in aged care, while beneficial, is not essential.

About the employer

Ryman is a major retirement living and care organisation operating across New Zealand and Australia, with more than 7,700 people employed across nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate functions. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality care, service, and support every day, and is currently undergoing transformation to strengthen commercial results and improve the way it works.

Benefits of working here

• Supportive, friendly, and enjoyable team culture.
• Reliable hours thanks to fixed rosters.
• Opportunity to work in a resort-style village setting.
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of retailers and suppliers.

Equal opportunity and hiring note

The employer welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages applications from anyone who shares its values and wants work that makes a meaningful difference. Applications are assessed as they arrive, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date, so the vacancy could be filled early.