Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time (Kaiapoi)

Hawksbury; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid training

Manual Handling training

Falls Prevention training

Dysphagia training

EAP program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Hawksbury Community Living Trust in Kaiapoi is seeking a committed Permanent Relief Team Support Staff member to help people with learning disabilities live independently in a safe, home-like setting. This full-time role offers variety across days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

You will support daily routines, provide personal care with dignity, assist with community activities, and help residents maintain independence while following support plans and accurate records.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher) or experience as a Support Worker/Caregiver/Healthcare Assistant.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential).
• Available to work weekends and a variety of shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including shopping, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Provide personal care respectfully and safely.
• Support community activities and outings.
• Encourage independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow support plans and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

Location: Kaiapoi
Pay Rate: $27.08 – $32.43 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts

Make a real difference every day as a Support Staff member withHawksbury Community Living Trust. We’re looking for compassionate, reliablepeople to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT) full-time inKaiapoi.

This is a highly varied role supporting people with learningdisabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, andhome‑like environment.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in disabilitysupport, community care, or healthcare, this is a fantastic opportunity togrow your career.

About the Role

As a Permanent ReliefTeam Support Staff member,you’llwork across a range of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, awakenight shifts, split shifts, and weekends.

You will be:

• Supporting daily routines including shopping, mealpreparation, household tasks
• Providing personal care respectfully and safely
• Supporting community activities and outings
• Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing
• Followsupport plans and maintain accurate records

About You

We’re looking for someone who is flexible, empathetic,and dependable, with a genuine passion for supporting others.

You’ll ideally have:

• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2or higher), or experience as a Support Worker / Caregiver /Healthcare Assistant
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A respectful, person-centred approach to providingsupport to people with learning disabilities.
• Must be available to work weekends and avariety of shifts

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $27.08 – $32.43 per hour(based on qualifications)
• + $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts(11:00pm – 7:00am)
• Support to complete NZ Certificates in Health& Wellbeing (Levels 2 & 3)
• Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, FallsPrevention & Dysphagia training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) –counselling, financial & career support
• Access to staff discounts with 40+ partnerorganisations

Important Visa Information

Although Hawksbury is accredited to employ staff on anAccredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for thisrole and are therefore unable to support visa applications for thisposition.

Why JoinHawksbury?

At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-qualityresidential support for people with learning disabilities. We arecommitted to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection.

You’ll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisationwhere your work truly matters.