Casual Support worker - Carterton

New Zealand Health Group; Carterton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking casual community Support Workers to join teams in Carterton, Featherston, Martinborough and surrounding areas. You’ll help clients achieve goals through practical and emotional support, with duties including meal prep, outings, and personal care.

Applicants must have a positive attitude; healthcare experience is preferred but not essential. A full NZ driver’s licence is usually required, and police vetting will be conducted. Location: Carterton and surrounding towns.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• Great communications skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowel care, manual handling, and hoist transfers

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Healthcare experience

Driver’s license

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker
HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.
We’re on the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Casual community Support Workerto join our team inCarterton.

We are looking for casual support workers in Carterton, Featherston, Martinborough and surrounding areas.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hoursand travel allowance
• Work phoneand benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmefor health and wellbeing support

WhatYou’llDo:
As aSupport Worker,you’llhelp clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Tasks may include:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowelcares,Manualhandling, and hoist transfers

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Previoushealthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communicationskills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.

Reference # 41512

Posted on 08 Oct 2026

Closes on 07 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Masterton branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Rehabilitation, Support Worker, Respite Care

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience