Lead engaging, inclusive, and person-centred activities to enhance resident wellbeing, connection, and quality of life through tailored programs and events

• Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!
• Ensure residents experience a high standard of wellbeing and connection through exciting activities
• Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village | Avalon, Lower Hutt | Full Time | Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a great Monday to Friday work schedule?

We are seeking a warm, organised, and community-minded Village Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating meaningful experiences, and helping residents stay active, connected, and engaged. Experience coordinating events, social activities, community programmes, or customer-facing services would be highly valued, but it is not essential.

What You'll Do

As our Village Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind creating a vibrant and welcoming village atmosphere by:

• Planning and coordinating engaging activities, outings, celebrations, and social events
• Encouraging resident participation and fostering a strong sense of community
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and local community groups
• Managing event bookings, budgets, resident communications, attendance records, and activity calendars
• Completing administrative tasks, reporting, and documentation to ensure programmes run smoothly
• Supporting resident wellbeing, independence, and quality of life through inclusive programmes
• Working collaboratively with village teams to deliver memorable experiences and events

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are:

• Friendly, approachable, and naturally enjoy connecting with others
• Organised and confident managing multiple activities, events, and administrative responsibilities
• Comfortable using computer systems and completing reports, resident communications, and event planning documentation
• Excellent communicators with a positive and professional attitude
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of older people
• Experienced in events, hospitality, recreation, community engagement, administration, customer service, or similar fields (advantageous but not required)

As the Village Lifestyle you will be working alongside the wider Activities and Resident Experience team, you'll coordinate engaging activities, events, and functions that enrich the lives of our residents while fostering meaningful connections and a strong sense of community. This full-time role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility required to support special evening and weekend events.

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

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.

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

This role would suit an individual who enjoys building relationships, coordinating activities, and creating enjoyable experiences for others. Whether you're coming from an events, hospitality, community, recreation, or customer service background, we'd 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 a job ad may close before the advertised close date.