Support Worker

Riara Care; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment options

Competitive pay

Ongoing education and training

Supportive leadership and mentoring

Positive team culture

Job summary

Riara Care is a growing home and community support provider delivering person-centred care in clients' homes and communities in Tauranga, New Zealand. The Support Worker role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing through personalised in-home support.

The position involves personal care, household management, community access, and documentation, with opportunities for ongoing education and development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Caring, respectful and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current full New Zealand Driver Licence preferred.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Willingness to complete training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Household management and meal preparation
• Community access and social support
• Medication assistance (where appropriate and trained)
• Supporting individual goals and independence
• Accurate documentation and reporting
• Building positive relationships with clients and their whānau

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Driver Licence

Work rights NZ

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.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide personalised support to people in their homes and within the community, promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Household management and meal preparation
• Community access and social support
• Medication assistance (where appropriate and trained)
• Supporting individual goals and independence
• Accurate documentation and reporting
• Building positive relationships with clients and their whānau

About you

• A caring, respectful, and positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable transport and a current full New Zealand Driver Licence (preferred)
• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• A willingness to complete training and ongoing professional development

About us

Riara Care is a growing home and community support provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that enables people to live independently in their own homes and communities.

• Flexible employment options
• Competitive pay
• Ongoing education and training
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• A positive team culture
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day