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Posted 16 July, 2026

Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator

Ryman Healthcare
Napier City, HKB, NZ Full Time
Reference: 3bba792728181080

Job Description

Are you a creative and caring person who loves to help and motivate others? James Wattie Retirement Village in Hawkes Bay has an opportunity for you! Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked Fun, friendly and supportive team environment Ongoing training and development opportunities About The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at James Wattie Retirement Village in Hawkes Bay as an Activity and Lifestyle Coordinator . This is a Full Time position working Sunday – Thursday 0930 - 1600 in our Special Care Unit . Responsibilities Deliver a program of recreational, diversional, and social and craft activities for residents Promote happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents Work closely with, and support your colleagues About You Strong empathy Outstanding communication skills A reliable, friendly and professional manner Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position About Ryman Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad. We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care. Benefits Of Working At a Ryman Village Fun, friendly and supportive team environment Certainty of hours through fixed rosters Work in a beautiful, resort style village Opportunities for professional development and career progression Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers We'd also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that's not essential. At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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