Activities Coordinator

7 months ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Summerset Full time

**Company Description**
Summerset is one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies and the third largest retirement village operator in the country. We design, build and operate retirement village's right across New Zealand. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

At Summerset we are here to bring the best of life to our residents. To do this, we know we need to take care of our people to form a team who are strong enough to care, operate as one team, and strive to do their best.

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

You will plan and facilitate a programme of activities and exciting events for our residents, providing quality resident support, managing vulnerable residents and communications with families. You will need to be kind, patient and have great communication skills, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best exercise programmes, regular outings, sporting and recreational events.

This is a Fixed-Term role for 12 Weeks. You will also have the ability to work **5 Days a week**, a minimum of **80** hours per fortnight.

**To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer**:

- an enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
- health cover (if applicable), social sporting teams and discounts at a range of suppliers plus much more.

If you, or someone you know, are strong enough to care, then we would love to hear from you.

Please click here to view the full job description.
**Qualifications**
- Positive “can-do” behaviors that results in a harmonious relationship for staff and residents
- Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to convey an idea and engender 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 organisation skills, ability to multi-task
- Computer literacy with using Microsoft Outlook (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- An event management or hospitality background would be an advantage
- Current first aid certificate
- A current driver license

**Additional Information**
The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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