Activities Manager (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Activities Manager (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) Tamahere Country Club – Tamahere, North Island At Tamahere Country Club, we take pride in fostering a vibrant, caring community where exceptional service and genuine support are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a passionate and self-motivated Activities Manager to join our close-knit team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract and help deliver outstanding experiences for our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the centre of community life, leading a resident-focused activities programme that celebrates wellbeing, connection, and fun while providing maternity leave cover for a valued team member. About Us At Tamahere Country Club, we take pride in fostering a vibrant, caring community where exceptional service and genuine support are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a passionate and self-motivated Activities Manager to join our close-knit team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract and help deliver outstanding experiences for our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the centre of community life, leading a resident-focused activities programme that celebrates wellbeing, connection, and fun while providing maternity leave cover for a valued team member. About the Role This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our village community while gaining valuable experience in a diverse and rewarding role. In this role, you'll work closely with our resident-led Activities Committee to coordinate and deliver an exciting calendar of events, activities, and experiences. You'll play a key role in supporting our social culture—from helping plan village-wide functions to introducing fresh ideas that inspire participation and engagement. This hands‑on, people‑focused role also includes managing event logistics, working alongside our Village team, and overseeing administrative and financial processes related to the activities programme. Key Responsibilities Partnering with the Residents Activities Committee to plan and run engaging events Supporting all aspects of event management, including planning, budgeting, logistics, and promotion Sourcing and coordinating with external entertainers, service providers, and vendors Managing communications, including email updates and promotional materials for residents Ensuring facilities and equipment are safe, set up, and ready for use Overseeing administrative tasks, including financial reporting and reconciliation with the Committee Treasurer Supporting Village operations and working closely with other team members to ensure smooth delivery of all activities and events About You You're energetic, organised, and love working with people. You thrive in an environment where no two days are the same and have a natural flair for event planning and community building. You're also confident with administration, finances, and technology, and bring a proactive, can‑do approach to everything you do. Our ideal candidate will: Have experience in events, hospitality, aged care, recreation, or community engagement Be a great communicator and collaborator, comfortable working with committees and residents Be tech‑savvy and efficient, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail Enjoy working as part of a team and stepping in to support wider village operations when needed Have a warm, positive presence and a genuine passion for supporting others Be adaptable and able to seamlessly maintain and enhance an established activities programme What We Offer A rewarding, people‑focused role in a supportive, community‑driven environment The chance to bring your creativity to life through meaningful events and initiatives A workplace where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued A diverse, hands‑on role with plenty of day‑to‑day variety The opportunity to make a lasting impact while providing maternity leave cover for an important role within our team #J-18808-Ljbffr