Part time Support Worker - Matamata

HealthCare of New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

Free NZQA training

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton, North Island, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients at home and in the community. You will help with daily tasks, mobility, and personal care to support independent living.

Join a team that values empathy and reliability, with guaranteed hours and travel allowances. Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications is provided, along with a work phone and access to wellbeing support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or caregiving preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support.
• Clear communication and reliability.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Community outings and integration.
• Medication support.
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Bowel cares, manual handling, and hoist transfers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Healthcare experience

Education

NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications advantageous

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.

HealthCare of New Zealand – Hamilton, North Island

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’reon the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team inMatamata.

WhatYou’llGet:

• Competitive pay: $23.97– $29.68per hour
• Guaranteed hoursand travel allowance
• Free trainingtowards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phoneand benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmefor health and wellbeing support

WhatYou’llDo:

As aSupport Worker,you’llhelp clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Tasks may include:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowelcares,Manualhandling, and hoist transfers

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Previoushealthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communicationskills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Ready to Make a Difference?

Ifyou’repassionate about supporting people,we’dlove to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.