Support Worker

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Manaaki Tāngata day

Flexible start/end times

Optional work-from-home day

One gifted leave day per year

Job summary

Manaaki Tāngata - Victim Support in Dunedin is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people affected by crime and traumatic events across Otago. You will provide emotional support, assist with support plans, and help clients access resources and navigate the justice system.

This part-time role requires empathy, resilience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A driver’s license and reliable vehicle are preferred, with flexible start and end times and a

Qualifications

• Compassionate and culturally aware candidate.
• Energetic and motivated to provide quality support.
• Able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds with empathy and respect.
• Thrives under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Holder of a full clean driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and practical assistance with support plans.
• Assist clients to understand and access resources and rights.
• Guide clients through the justice system and safety planning.
• Connect with local support and counselling services.
• Contribute to a wellbeing-first team culture.
• Offer flexible start/end times and optional work-from-home day.
• One gifted leave day per year; Manaaki Tāngata day.
• Support learning and development opportunities across the organisation.

Skills

Compassionate

Culturally aware

Motivated

Empathy

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

Hours: Part-time, Tuesday to Saturday, 32 hours per week

Eligibility: Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a NZ Police Vetting Process

About Our Organisation

At Manaaki Tāngata - Victim Support, our mission is clear: to strengthen the mana and well-being of individuals affected by crime and traumatic events across Aotearoa New Zealand. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in creating meaningful change in the lives of those who need it most.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in the Otago district to help support people affected by crime and traumatic events in our community. Your day to day could look like

• Emotional support and practical assistance with support plans
• Supporting clients to understand and access resources and clients’ rights
• Providing guidance through the justice system, and safety planning of whanau and property
• Connecting with local support services and counselling services where needed
• Great team culture in an organisation that has a wellbeing first approach
• A flexible working policy with flexible start and end times, and an optional working from home day
• One gifted leave day a year; a Manaaki Tāngata day
• A variety of learning and development opportunities across the organisation

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, culturally aware, and ready to step up to make a difference.

• Energetic and motivated to provide quality support
• Can connect with people from diverse backgrounds with empathy and respect
• Thrives under pressure and has strong problem-solving skills
• Team player who can also work independently
• Has a full clean driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

We’re committed to building equitable and inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and supported. We want our organisation to represent the diversity that makes up New Zealand so we can better serve our clients and the people of Aotearoa.