Activities Assistant

General information

Name Activities Assistant Ref # 51798 Date Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Full / Part Time Part Time

Description & Requirements

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. This is why Tararu Care Home located in Thames, is searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community. In this role, you will be supporting the Activities Coordinator, identifying the leisure activity needs of each of the Tararu Care Home residents based on their interests, preferences, and abilities and contribute to the planning and implementation of individual and group activities programmes.

We have one permanent, part-time position working an average of 25 hours per week (total hours are 154 in a 6-week roster).

The roster pattern is 4 days on, 2 days off on a rotating pattern, Monday - Sunday. 

• First two days are working 9am - 3pm in the hospital community
• Next two days are working 10am - 4pm in the rest home community
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
• Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
• Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.

About You

• An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
• Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• A fun personality with a creative flair.
• A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable, as you may drive the van for resident outings. 
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

 Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Professional Development - in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to 'Be You at Bupa.'

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united b