Health Care Assistant - Casual - Bureau

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; Wellington; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay scale

Career development

Strong peer collaboration

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Discounted healthcare

Diversity & Māori respect

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Central (PSC) invites applicants for casual Health Care Assistant roles in the Enliven Bureau, supporting Wellington region homes over the Christmas and New Year period. Shifts include AM, PM and Night, across rest home, hospital and dementia care to provide continuity of care.

We value empathy, reliability and teamwork, plus strong digital record keeping. Training and pathways into leadership are available, with a supportive culture that honours Māori as Tangata Whenua.

Qualifications

• Be available to work over December and January for Christmas and New Year cover.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2 or higher.
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older people.
• Patient, organised, and a strong team player.
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Be comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living and care support to our Elders.
• Encourage independence and resident‑led decision making.
• Deliver high‑quality, individualised support.
• Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team.
• Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Mō Mātou - About Us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years.

• Casual
• Application Closes 12 Nov 2026
• Wellington - Wellington
• Healthcare Support Worker

Health Care Assistant – Casual - Bureau

Mō Mātou - About Us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years.

Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.

PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi:

• Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose. Being part of our team means embracing a values-based approach and contributing to a not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting elders.
• Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

The Enliven Bureau team provide support to our residential homes at times when they need additional cover for leave, absences, special events or unexpected or high volume of workloads. They are an essential part of the wider Enliven team and ensure that our Homes can run seamlessly at all times and offer continuity of care and support to our Elders. Our Wellington Homes are in Karori, Tawa, Johnsonville and Lower Hutt.

Together, we make a lasting difference.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Enliven Bureau team working casually to support our Wellington Region Homes over the Christmas and New Years period. Our Homes provide rest home, hospital and dementia level care. Hours of work are AM, PM and Night shifts across a 7 day week. This role is supporting all our Wellington Homes including Huntleigh, Longview, Cashmere and Woburn Home.

You will work as part of an Enliven team in a peer-supported environment, where everyone wants to deliver great quality care to our residents and ensure they have a positive experience whilst living in our home. We value the flexibility you can bring with you as we appreciate every team member that can support our Homes to be a great place to live and work.

In This Role You Will

• Provide daily living and care support to our Elders
• Encourage independence and resident‑led decision making
• Deliver high‑quality, individualised support
• Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team
• Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner

Mō koe - About You

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect, and operate with a person‑centred approach and high care standards. Whether you are spending time with staff or residents, it's all about the way we communicate with each other and how we get the job done that counts towards making the difference to everyone's day.

We are looking for someone you can offer the following:

• Be available to work over December and January for Christmas and New Year cover
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant
• Hold a Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2 or higher
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older people
• Patient, organised, and a strong team player
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills
• Be comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records

Mō ō Tātou Painga – About Our Benefits

A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees.

You Will Benefit From The Following

• Progressive pay scale: $25.71–$32.03 per hour (based on qualifications, skills, and experience)
• Career development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership roles
• Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration
• Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health
• Benefits including discounted healthcare and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and support to help you grow
• A workplace that values diversity and honours Māori as Tangata Whenua

Please only apply if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

• Health-Care-Assistant-Position-Description.pdf