Activities Coordinator- St Andrews, Dunedin

1 day ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Presbyteri­an Support Otago Full time
  • Part Time
  • Application Closes 18 Dec 2025
  • Otago - Dunedin City

  • Healthcare Support Worker

  • Activities Coordinator

  • St Andrews, Dunedin
  • Part-time, permanent
  • Meaningful work in a supportive environment

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as an Activities Coordinator

The Role

As an Activities Coordinator, you will plan, lead, and oversee activities that promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being, while ensuring they remain connected and engaged. By providing meaningful, personalised activities, you will enhance their quality of life and respect their unique identity. You will bring a sparkle to our residents' eyes by adding fun into their days.

Hours: This is a permanent part-time position; 35 hours per week, to be worked 7 hrs/day, hrs, Monday - Friday.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have exceptional planning and organizational skills
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building and advocacy skills
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative
  • Have a full driver's license
  • Be empathetic and patient with elderly people.
  • A Diversional Therapy qualification or working towards one will be an added advantage

What We Offer

  • Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
  • Joining a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
  • Working with a team of passionate people
  • Personal growth and career development opportunities
  • Significant on-the-job training
  • Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Situated on a sunny site in Kew, Dunedin, St Andrews is home to 78 residents supported at hospital, rest home and dementia level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at St Andrews - To apply click "Apply Now".

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Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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