Community Support Worker

Pact Group; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

NZQA Level 3 qualification support

Long service benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pact Group in Levin, New Zealand, is hiring full-time community support workers to help people explore the community, build life skills and reach personal goals. You’ll work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts in a supportive team environment, focusing on person-centred approaches and meaningful engagement.

The role offers development opportunities, NZQA Level 3 qualification support, and a comprehensive employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Calm, positive approach in challenging situations is required.
• Passion for helping others grow and succeed is important.

Responsibilities

• Support people in the community to set and achieve personal goals.
• Encourage participation in daily life and community activities.
• Provide practical assistance with routines, wellbeing and skills.
• Model positive behaviours and foster confidence, resilience and hope.
• Keep clear, accurate documentation to support progress.
• Ensure people you work with have fun and feel valued.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Calm demeanor

Helping others grow

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

NZ work eligibility

Education

Level 3 Health & Wellbeing qualification

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for Full-Time community support workers who are ready to make a genuine impact. In this role, you'll support people as they explore their community, discover new interests, strengthen life skills, and work toward personal goals. Make a real difference in someone’s life every day — no two days are the same. Join a supportive team, earn while you learn, and build a meaningful career in disability support.

In this role, you will:

• Support people in the community as they set and achieve personal goals
• Encourage participation in daily life and community activities
• Provide practical assistance with routines, well-being, and skill-building
• Model positive behaviours and foster confidence, resilience, and hope
• Keep clear, accurate documentation to support progress
• And most importantly, ensure the people you work with have fun and feel valued!

This role requires flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

Our Levin team is looking for someone with:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, positive approach, even when things get challenging
• A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed
• A full driver’s licence and basic computer skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 Health & Wellbeing) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
• The right to work in New Zealand (essential)

What will Pact offer you?

At Pact, you’ll join a supportive, down-to-earth team who care deeply about both our staff and the people we support.

We offer:

• As part of our commitment to your professional development, you’ll be supported to enrol in a recognised qualification after six months with us
• $26.80 - $31.47 per, hour based on qualification
• Long Service benefits to celebrate your milestones
• Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 3 Qualification
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• The joy of watching people grow, achieve and thrive

Please note:

You must already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

If you have any further questions about the role, please reach out to us at: