Experienced Disability Support Worker

Access Community Health; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekend allowances

Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan

Job summary

Access Community Health is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide safe, respectful, and person‑centred in-home care for clients in our community. You will assist with daily living activities, adapt to each person’s routines, and honour culture, values, beliefs, and boundaries.

Flexible hours include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Training is provided with ongoing development pathways, and weekend allowances are available for eligible shifts.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Spinal injury care experience is preferred.
• Stoma management experience is beneficial.
• Experience administering prescribed medication.
• Ability to use a hoist and assist with mobility.
• Commitment to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds.
• Have a valid driver’s license (full/restricted).
• Own a smartphone and be able to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support in people’s homes.
• Support clients with daily living activities, routines, and boundaries.
• Respect individual cultures, values, and beliefs while delivering care.
• Collaborate with clients and families to promote wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Spinal injury experience

Stoma management experience

Medication administration

Driving license

Smartphone ownership

Right to work in NZ

Education

Health & Wellbeing Level 3/4 qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Looking for a role that works around your life?

Whetheryou’rebalancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community. Each Tāngata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living.

Experience in supporting Tāngata with muscular dystrophy would be an advantage for this position.

You will provide safe, respectful, andperson‑centredsupport in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries.

Whakangungu| Training

We provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With theadded bonusof year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date.You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways.

MōhouAke | About You

The following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to.

• Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience
• Spinal injury experience
• Stoma Management experience
• Experienced in the use of a full, standing and two-person hoist
• Experience administering prescribed medication
• Love working with people and helping them thrive
• Be willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters for each person
• Have experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or otherpeople‑facingroles
• Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds
• Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs
• Own a smartphone
• Have the right to work in New Zealand
• Full/restricted driver’s license

He aha aimātou? | Why Us

• Flexible hours – mornings, evenings, weekends
• $24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances
• A clear career pathway forKaiāwhina| Support Workers
• Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month
• Our work is grounded inKaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga,TūTikaandManaakitanga— caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other

Some client needs require Support Workers who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification to ensure safe andappropriate care. We supportequitablerecruitment by recognising transferable experience and, whereappropriate, providing training pathways to build andmaintainLevel 3–4 capability. Support Workers are matched to client needs based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.