Bupa
Activities Assistant
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DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
At Bupa, purpose meets possible.
Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.
We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role as an Activities Assistant, you won't just manage activities, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.
Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.
Just imagine the impact you could make.
Hours & Roster Details:
- Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
- Hours: Average 26 hours per week
- Shift Time: Mix of 9am – 3.30pm and 10.30am – 4.30pm
- Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)
The purpose of this job
Located on the edge of Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, Bupa Stokeswood Care Home enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding bush-clad hills. Care options include Rest Home, Hospital, and Dementia Care.
As an Activities Assistant, you will:
- Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
- Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
- Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
- Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.
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What you’ll need to make it possible
- An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
- Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
- Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
- A fun personality with a creative flair.
- A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable, as you may drive the van for resident outings.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
Why you’ll love it?
- Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
- Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
- Recognition and support for Careerforce certifications
- Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
- Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
- Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
- Complimentary uniforms provided to look and feel your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
- Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
- Refer a Friend Programme
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If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.
Our Values | Ā mātou ūara
Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.
Location
Bupa Stokeswood
Recruiter
Pooja Panchotia
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name
Activities Assistant
Ref #
65010
Date
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Full / Part Time
Part Time
Employment Type
Permanent
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