CHT Te Awamutu - Activities Coordinator - part-time

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.

This is a part-time role for 10 hours a week.

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