Experienced Kaiawhina (Support Worker) | Manukau

Te Roopu Taurima; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across 50+ NZ brands

Free EAP support (counselling, health,

Life and trauma insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Te Roopu Taurima invites applications for Kaiawhina to join our RIDSAS residential service in Manukau. You will support tāngata with intellectual disabilities and complex needs in home and community settings, helping them build skills and live as independently as possible.

The role is hands-on within a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays. We value Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and provide a supportive, kaupapa Māori workplace with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting tāngata with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good computer literacy and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori or willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support tāngata to develop daily living skills and independence.
• Work rostered shifts in a 24-hour residential service.
• Assist with community participation and documentation.
• Collaborate with whānau and other professionals.

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4) or equivalent

Job description

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Te Roopu Taurima is seeking experienced Kaiawhina to join our RIDSAS residential service in Manukau. This is an opportunity to support tāngata with intellectual disabilities and complex support needs in their home and community, helping them build skills, achieve goals, maintain relationships and live as independently as possible.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, we support tāngata and whānau in ways that uphold mana, strengthen relationships and support wellbeing.

Location: Whare Te Whare Whakatipu, Manukau, Auckland

Hours of Work: Minimum 40 hours per week, over a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays

Pay rate: $24.45 - $29.60 per hour (subject to recognised care and support worker qualifications)

Note: Te Roopu Taurima cannot support work visas/visa changes for this role. Visa holders must have an open work visa with at least 18 months remaining.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role in a 24-hour residential service supporting tāngata with intellectual disabilities and complex support needs. You’ll work rostered shifts as part of a team, supporting tāngata in their home and community while helping maintain a safe, supportive and consistent living environment.

The role includes supporting tāngata to develop daily living skills, make their own choices and build confidence and independence. You’ll work alongside tāngata to identify their goals, encourage participation in everyday activities and support them to be as independent as possible. This includes supporting community participation, maintaining documentation and working alongside whānau and other professionals.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills, with a respectful and inclusive approach.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Good computer literacy and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of, or a commitment to learning, Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• A NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4), social work qualification, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, including employer references, right to work, police vetting, NZ Driver Licence check, health assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, values-based workplace.
• Career progression and support to gain higher NZQA qualifications.
• Access to staff discounts across 50+ New Zealand brands.
• Access to free EAP support, including counselling, health coaching, financial and legal guidance, and Rongoā Māori wellbeing services.
• Free life and trauma insurance.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.

About Te Roopu Taurima

Te Roopu Taurima is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing residential, community and vocational support for tāngata with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs across Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Waikato and Waitaha/Canterbury.

Our mahi is grounded in tikanga Māori, Te Whare Tapa Whā and our commitment to tino rangatiratanga. We’re proud of the relationships we build with tāngata and whānau and the difference our kaimahi make every day.

Our values of Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Tika, Kia Mārama and Whakapono guide how we work with tāngata, whānau and each other.

Ensuring empowerment and self-determination regardless of disability, age, gender, race or status.