Activities Coordinator | Permanent Full Time | 32 Hours Per Week | 6-Week Rotating Roster | Papanui, Christchurch

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. 

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal. 

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. 

In this role ss the Activities Coordinator, you won't just manage leisure activities and programmes, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. 

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Hours: Average 32 hours per week
• Shift Time: Day Shifts, 10:30am to 4:30pm
• Roster Pattern: 4 shifts on, 2 shifts off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job

If you're an experienced Activities Coordinator who enjoys building genuine connections with residents and creating programmes that make a real difference, this is a role that offers both purpose and stability.

Bupa Parklands Care Home in Papanui is a well-established 127-bed care home providing rest home, hospital, and psychogeriatric care, creating a varied and rewarding environment for an experienced activities professional. We're looking for an Activities Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis working 32 hours per week on a six-week rotating roster, 4 shifts on 2 shifts off, from 10:30am to 4:30pm.

This role requires someone who can confidently coordinate engaging activities, adapt programmes to suit residents with differing care needs, build strong relationships across the care home, and take ownership of creating meaningful daily experiences. You'll work with residents across multiple levels of care, giving you the opportunity to deliver activities that support both wellbeing and social connection.

The standout feature is the combination of stability and variety. You'll enjoy permanent employment, consistent daytime hours, a roster planned well in advance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large 127-bed care home supporting a diverse resident community.

As the Activities Coordinator you will: 

• Leading a team of around 10 activities staff

What you’ll need to make it possible 

• Previous experience (min two years or more) in a healthcare or aged care environment is preferred
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support others
• Creativity and enthusiasm to develop and deliver a diverse, engaging activities programme that enhances residents' wellbeing and creates a warm, caring environment
• A compassionate, energetic, and positive team player with a genuine passion for enriching the lives of older people and catering to varying levels of ability and independence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• A full, clean driver's licence as the role may involve driving the facility van for resident outings and community activities.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand 

Why you’ll love it? 

• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. 
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development 
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme 
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation 
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees 
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Refer a Friend Programme 

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara 

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. 

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.