Kaiawhina Disability Support Worker - Empower Independence

Te Roopu Taurima; Papakura; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

NZQA qualifications support

Supportive team culture

Life and trauma insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Te Roopu Taurima is seeking a dedicated Kaiawhina (Disability Support Worker) to support tāngata across a range of needs at Whare Rangimarie, Takanini. You’ll work with your Kaitaataki and team to enable independence, dignity, and participation, guided by tikanga Māori.

Role requires supporting personal cares, meals, routines, and medication with training. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, mental health, or life skills support.
• Clear and respectful communication with individuals and teams.
• Willingness to learn kaupapa Māori values and practices.

Responsibilities

• Uphold tikanga Māori values in all aspects of whare life.
• Assist tāngata with personal cares, meals, hygiene, routines, and medication support (with training).
• Support independence, life skills, and community connections.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming whare environment.
• Collaborate with Kaitaataki and team; participate in team hui and handovers.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Kaupā Māori values

Education

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Te Roopu Taurima is seeking a dedicated Kaiawhina (Disability Support Worker) to support tāngata across a range of needs at Whare Rangimarie, Takanini. You’ll work with your Kaitaataki and team to enable independence, dignity, and participation, guided by tikanga Māori.

Role requires supporting personal cares, meals, routines, and medication with training. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.