Activity And Lifestyle Assistant – Part Time

Calling creative individuals who can support the implementation of our fun, fulfilling and fabulous village lifestyle program. Join the activities team today!

• Creative, varied and rewarding work
• Put a smile on our residents faces, who will soon become family!
• Advance your career in the health & wellbeing space

About Ryman Retirement Villages

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 45 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 15 new villages under construction and 12 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 6,800 team members.

Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.

Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our crucial support team as an Activity and Lifestyle Assistant atRaelene Boyle Retirement Village in Aberfeldie. This is apart time position in our care centre working Monday to Friday 0930 – 1630. 

We love when our lifestyle assistants use their creative flair to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents. This is a diverse role, and no two days are the same! You will:

• Promote happiness, wellbeing, and quality of life for all residents 
• Work closely with the activities team to ensure our events calendar runs smoothly
• Run our resident bingo – it sure is a fan favourite
• Assist in the delivery of various workshops, social and craft activities. Anything from bake offs, fashion shows and even floristry demonstrations
• Accompany residents on various outings

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: 

• Work in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratios
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly employee recognition
• Receive a complementary designer uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 
• Receive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brands

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

We’d also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that’s not essential. 

If you are interested in working for a company with a clear purpose that are committed to safety, kindness and developing our people we would love to hear from you. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.