Recreation Officer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Central Full time

Part Time:

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Application Closes 20 Jun 2024:

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Wellington
Wellington:-
Recreation Worker

Recreation Officer - Huntleigh Home

  • Enrich the day to day lives of our residents
  • Ongoing training and qualifications while you work
  • Discounted health insurance + NZ retailer discounts

About us


Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island.

Our Enliven residential services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability.

Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.


About the role


As a Recreation Officer, you will plan and facilitate individual recreation plans for residents, as well as the recreation programme for Huntleigh Home.

This involves running daily activities with staff and volunteers, planning the social calendar for the home and supporting our residents to pursue their interests.

You will encourage residents to maintain their independence, learn new skills and maintain connections with their community.

Hours are 11:00am to 5:30pm five days per week, Sunday through to Thursday.

About You


Passionate about the wellbeing of older people, you are enthusiastic but patient; well-organised with great interpersonal skills and sense of humour.

You share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.

We are looking for:

  • A genuine interest in supporting the Recreational activities in our Home
  • Minimum of Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate
  • A qualification in Diversional Therapy would be great but we will consider someone with equivalent experience
  • Experience in a customerfacing role, ability to listen to people and work with them to support their needs
  • Experience in administration with some computer literacy
  • Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
  • Some experience working with elders would be advantageous

What's in it for me?
Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. We support our staff in gaining nationally recognised qualifications through paid study days and workshops.

You will also enjoy:

  • Hourly rate from $24.08 to $30.00 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Free flu vaccinations as part of the Enliven wellbeing programme
  • Certainty in your hours set roster with opportunities to be flexible where needed
  • Progressive pay steps that recognise your qualifications
  • Access to discounted healthcare cover and free employee assistance programme
  • We also have discounts with major NZ retailers across the country


As a values-based organisation that cares about our staff as much as we do about our residents, we support everyone who becomes a part of the Enliven family.

Find out more about what makes us such a great place to live and work. APPLY NOW

How to apply:
To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with Anna Roberts on

As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy onsite.
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