Recreation Officer - Masterton
Casual Recreation Officer - Masterton
Mō mātou - About us
Presbyterian Support Central (PSC) is a long‑standing not‑for‑profit organisation supporting people for over 115 years. Through our Enliven services, we create age-friendly communities where older people enjoy companionship, choice, fun, and purpose.
Kandahar Home, located in the Lansdowne area of Masterton, is centred around a beautiful character villa with welcoming gardens. Residents love the friendly atmosphere, great meals, social connection, and homely feel. Kandahar Home truly feels like home.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
- Plan and deliver meaningful recreational activities for residents
- Create and follow individual recreation plans
- Support activities across any day of the week
- Drive and accompany residents on safe, enjoyable outings
- Plan events while following strong Health & Safety practices
Mō koe – About You
- 1+ years’ experience in aged care, recreation, or as an Support Worker
- Level 3 or 4 in Health & Wellbeing or Diversional Therapy (or in progress)
- Flexible, proactive, and willing to support activities outside normal hours
- Strong customer service skills with admin and digital capability
- Full, clean NZ licence; able to drive a manual van
- Enthusiastic, patient, and aligned with our Eden philosophy
Mō ō tātau painga – About our benefits
- Competitive pay: $25.04–$31.20 based on experience and qualifications
- Career development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership roles
- Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration
- Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health
- Benefits including discounted healthcare and free counselling services
- Work‑life balance with flexible rosters
- Ongoing training and support to help you grow
- A workplace that values diversity and honours Māori as Tangata Whenua
Applications:
Please click the APPLY button to submit your application. If you’d like more information before applying, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz
Note:
We will be shortlisting as applications come in, so the advert may close early—please apply promptly.
You must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Your cover letter is an important part of our shortlisting process, so tell us about the experience and skills you bring, and refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
