Support Worker

seek.co.nz; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in New Plymouth is seeking a kind, capable carer / support worker to provide one-to-one personal care and daily living assistance. Full training is provided, and prior experience is helpful but not essential.

The role suits someone patient, reliable and flexible who enjoys helping others maintain independence and choice. The position can be part-time or full-time (hours Monday to Friday with varied shifts, including afternoons and evenings).

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; full training provided.
• Must be patient, compassionate and reliable.
• Ability to provide personal care and daily support.
• Living in New Plymouth, NZ required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal cares and daily living assistance.
• Assist with light household tasks.
• Support to get out and about and transport as needed.
• Participate in daily activities and accompany client on errands.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Flexible

Patient

Team player

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.

We are looking for a kind, capable and reliable carer /support worker in the New Plymouth area. Experience is helpful but not essential – as training will be provided.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and compassionate
• Patient and respectful
• Flexible, Reliable and trustworthy
• Comfortable providing personal care and everyday support

This role would suit someone with a genuine interest in helping another person live their life with as much choice, independence and confidence as possible.

New Plymouth

Full training provided

Rewarding one-on-one support role

The position can be either a part time or full time position depending on the applicants.

Monday to Friday

Hours are mixed but may include afternoons, evenings and sleepovers. You will be part of a team. Available hours 20 to 40 hours per week. This is not a rest home job it is a one to one person job so the environment is better.

A lunchtime person would be good 12 - 2pm but its flexible – mainly going out to get coffee, maybe a quick, groceries sometimes, or even just a drive about. Good for a tertiary student or someone with kids at school during the day.

Daily shifts - Monday to Sunday (Shared between Staff): Generally shifts are run on a day basis ie from 3.00pm to 5.30pm then back at 8.30pm to 10.30am the next morning. Pay and hours can be negotiated depending on your experience and availability.

Duties include but are not restricted to:

• Provision of personal cares
• General household tasks
• Driving
• Assistance to get out and about

Do not apply if you do NOT currently live in New Zealand.