Activities Cordinator

Diversional Therapist – Peaceful Pines Living, Darfield (Selwyn, Christchurch)

Peaceful Pines Living is a boutique rest home and dementia-level care home nestled in the heart of Darfield, Selwyn. We’re dedicated to providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Our mission is to ensure every resident enjoys the highest possible quality of life — filled with purpose, engagement, and joy. We are proud to be a trusted name in the Selwyn community, known for our person-centred approach and family-like atmosphere.

We are now seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and caring Diversional Therapist to join our close-knit team.

The Role

As a Diversional Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of our residents through meaningful and engaging activities. You’ll plan and deliver a variety of programmes that cater to the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of residents — helping them live life to the fullest each day.

This is an enriching opportunity to use your creativity, compassion, and energy to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group activities that enrich residents’ daily lives.

Foster a fun, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

Build positive, supportive relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team.

Support residents’ independence and wellbeing through tailored activity programmes

Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Lead and inspire caregivers to participate in lifestyle and activity engagement.

About You

A Diversional Therapy qualification (DT or DT Assistant) — training can be provided for the right candidate.

Previous experience in aged care or dementia care is preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Creative thinker with strong organisational and time-management abilities

Positive, empathetic attitude and genuine enjoyment in working with older people

Full New Zealand driver’s licence (manual an advantage)

Understanding of Nga Paerewa Health & Disability Services Standards and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice

Why Join Peaceful Pines Living?

Supportive, family-oriented team culture

Peaceful rural setting just 40 minutes from Christchurch

Opportunity to make a lasting impact through creativity and connection

Work for a respected organisation that values growth, compassion, and teamwork

Ongoing professional development encouraged.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about making a difference through creativity, connection, and care, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and covering letter to: iyjo@peacefulpines.co.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.

For more information, please contact Iyjo Varghese on ?? 021 021 06000.