Village Lifestyle Coordinator

Provide the avenue for memorable experiences and enrich lives of those within our vibrant community Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment! Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth Richard Hadlee Retirement Villag e | Christchurch | Full Time | Monday to Friday | 0830-1700 Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a great Monday to Friday work schedule? We are seeking a warm, organised, and community-minded Village Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Richard Hadlee Retirement Villag e . This role is set to commence at the end of September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating meaningful experiences, and helping residents stay active, connected, and engaged. Experience coordinating events, social activities, community programmes, or customer-facing services would be highly valued, but it is not essential. What You'll Do Planning and coordinating engaging activities, outings, celebrations, and social events Encouraging resident participation and fostering a strong sense of community Building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and local community groups Managing event bookings, budgets, resident communications, attendance records, and activity calendars Completing administrative tasks, reporting, and documentation to ensure programmes run smoothly Supporting resident wellbeing, independence, and quality of life through inclusive programmes Working collaboratively with village teams to deliver memorable experiences and events What We're Looking For Friendly, approachable, and naturally enjoy connecting with others Organised and confident managing multiple activities, events, and administrative responsibilities Comfortable using computer systems and completing reports, resident communications, and event planning documentation Excellent communicators with a positive and professional attitude Passionate about enhancing the lives of older people Experienced in events, hospitality, recreation, community engagement, administration, customer service, or similar fields (advantageous but not required) Experience working in aged care is appreciated but not essential As the Village Lifestyle Coordinator you will be working alongside the wider Activities and Resident Experience team, coordinating engaging activities, events, and functions that enrich the lives of our residents while fostering meaningful connections and a strong sense of community. This full-time role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility required to support special evening and weekend events. 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 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