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Metlifecare

Social Coordinator

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Tauranga

Job Description

  • Permanent, Part time role 25 hrs. per week
  • Retirement village environment - Creative focused role
  • Working closely with Village Management and our residents
  • Great staff benefits offered - read on!


About the role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, energetic and creative team player to work alongside our residents at Greenwood Park Village in Tauranga. You will organize and coordinate activities and outings for our residents living in the village. Working closely with our Village Manager and also our resident committees, this is an exciting role with the opportunity to make a difference in our resident's daily lives.

If ever there was a role that encouraged your creative side to come out and play - this is it!

This role is working 25 hours per week Monday to Friday and may include working from time to time in the evening or weekend, to fit around delivery of village events.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

  • Organising special events and outings for our resident's.
  • Driving our Village bus and escorting residents on excursions and shopping trips
  • Engaging with our residents and family members.
  • Delivering activities for our residents that engage, provide social interaction and give a sense of belonging.
  • Proactively connecting with community groups and organisations to find new and exciting activities.
  • Coordinating and supporting existing village and resident run activities.


Skills and Experience Required:

We are looking for a sociable, outgoing, creative thinker who can organise great events for our residents. Other things that will make you a great Social Coordinator:

  • Full and clean full NZ Driver's License to drive our village van
  • Current First Aid certificate - preferable but training can be provided
  • You will need to be an excellent people person who enjoys working with the older adult, with an ability to maximise resident participation in activities.
  • Great communication skills - written and spoken
  • Strong focus on health and safety for both residents and staff
  • Capable & confident in preparing written materials, posters, newsletters and with a great eye for detail.
  • Confident in MS Suite - Word, Outlook essential and other Apps desirable.


Check out some of our Benefits!

  • Paid wellness days & 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
  • 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
  • Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
  • Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
  • Education, Development and Training Support


About us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

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Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

Hard Skills Required

  • Event Coordination
  • Driver’s License
  • First Aid
  • MS Suite
  • Activity Planning

Soft Skills Required

  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Empathy
  • Social Interaction

Benefits and Perks

  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
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