Casual Support Worker (Upper Hutt)

St John of God Hauora Trust; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible shifts (part-time and full‑t‑

Friendly, supportive team environment

Good staff to resident ratios

Staff health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust – Upper Hutt, North Island is seeking compassionate carers to help residents lead engaging and fulfilling lives. You will follow care plans and organise daily activities, while collaborating with the Rehabilitation Team to support health, wellbeing and community connections.

Ideal candidates have caregiving experience (2+ years), a current First Aid qualification, NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, an NZ work visa or residency, and a NZ Full Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience (2+ years preferable).
• NZ work visa with 2 NZ-based referees.
• Current First Aid Qualification.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level.
• Experience supporting people with conditions like Huntington's disease, MS, MND, CP, Stroke, brain injuries.
• NZ Full Driver's Licence and willingness to drive mobility passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in our Community Home in Clouston Park, Upper Hutt to lead engaging and fulfilling lives.
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing.
• Organise daily activities for residents.
• Work collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections.
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

First Aid

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

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St John of God Hauora Trust – Upper Hutt, North Island

• Support residents in our Community Home in Clouston Park, Upper Hutt to lead engaging and fulfilling lives
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing
• Organise daily activities for residents
• Work collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team

About You

The ideal person for our team is interested in supporting people and has good communication skills. Other skills and experience that are highly preferred are:

• Caregiving experience (2+ years preferable)
• Existing Work Visa with 2 New Zealand work referees
• Current First Aid Qualification
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level
• Experience supporting people living with conditions like Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke,and people living with brain injuries
• NZ Full Drivers' License and willing to drive mobility passengervan

Benefits of working for St John of God Hauora Trust

• Competitive salary, allowances, and benefits.
• Range of part-time and full-time shift options available.
• Work in a friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment.
• Good staff to resident ratios where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
• Free staff health and wellbeing programme.

About Us

St John of God Hauora Trust supports people living with disability to lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Our services employ over 350 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities.

We very much look forward to meeting you to discuss your future career in care at St John of God Hauora Trust.

Applicants for this position should have NZ/AU citizenship, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications close 5pm, 25 September 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please email **@sjog.org.nz.