CHT Karaka - Activities Coordinator

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CHT Karaka is seeking a full‑time, onsite Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver activities for residents, fostering social interaction and documenting outcomes. The role is with CHT Care Homes, a not‑for‑profit with 60 years’ experience and a values‑led culture centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness. You will maintain supplies and monthly schedules, follow health and safety procedures, and collaborate with the care team to strengthen the activity programme. The ideal candidate is compassionate, confident at facilitating groups, a friendly, professional team member who learns quickly and can lead when needed. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate elder care or activities coordination experience, quantify impact, and show alignment with our values and community focus.

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CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver individual and group activities that meet residents’ needs
• Encourage social interaction and participation, and document activity outcomes
• Maintain activity supplies and monthly activity schedules
• Follow health and safety requirements and report incidents
• Work collboratively with the care team to improve the activity programme

Key Attributes
• Compassionate and empathetic toward older people
• Confident facilitating group activities with good communication skills
• Friendly, professional, and a supportive team member
• Willing to learn, follow guidance, and show leadership when needed

Benefits of working at CHT
• Long service leave and recognition for your commitment
• An annual shoe voucher—because comfort matters
• Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support
• The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience
If you’re looking for purposeful caregiving work in a beautiful location—and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team—this is the place for you.
Join us at CHT and bring comfort, care, and connection to our residents every day