Fixed Term | Experienced Kaiawhina (Support Worker) | Manurewa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Free EAP support

Free life and trauma insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Te Roopu Taurima seeks experienced Kaiawhina to support tāngata with intellectual disabilities in a 24/7 residential setting at Manurewa. You'll help develop daily living skills, enable choices, and promote independence within whānau and the community.

The role emphasizes tikanga Māori, strong teamwork, and documentation. A Level 3/4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or a similar qualification is preferred; other pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities is required.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and teamwork abilities.
• Calm problem-solving and decision-making in challenging situations.
• Good computer literacy and strong documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori is valued.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including nights and weekends.
• Must meet all pre-employment requirements and right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support tāngata to develop daily living skills and independence.
• Assist with goal setting and participation in community activities.
• Maintain a safe, supportive home and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with whānau and other professionals to ensure wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Flexibility

Pre-employment compliance

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3/4)

Social work qualification or equivalent (advantageous)

Job description

Te Roopu Taurima is seeking experienced Kaiawhina to join our RIDSAS residential service in Manurewa. 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 Poukaha, Manurewa, 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.

Rangatiratanga mō tātou kātoa i runga i ngā tikanga o tēnā o tēnā o tēnā

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