Support Worker

Hōhepa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hōhepa Wellington is seeking dedicated Support Workers for full-time and casual roles. You’ll support people with intellectual disabilities to chase goals, build independence, and enjoy daily moments, whether cooking, catching a bus, managing money, or simply being there.

No experience? No problem. We train you with skills to stay calm and respectful, provide care, and ensure dignity. You need a full NZ driver's licence and right to work in New Zealand; shifts offered 24/7.

Qualifications

• Empathy and respect—always.
• Resilience and practical thinking.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• No experience? No problem. We'll teach you everything you need.

Responsibilities

• Help people with intellectual disabilities pursue goals and build independence.
• Assist with daily activities such as cooking, budgeting, and transportation.
• Provide support with dignity and wellbeing, in a calm, respectful manner.

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.

At Hōhepa Wellington, we believe in one simple vision: every life fully lived.We’rea community that stands for people with intellectual disabilities, helping them grow, connect, and live life on their terms.

We have full time and casualSupport Workerpositions available.

Hourly rate from $25.72to $31.25aligned with skills and experience.

As a Support Worker,you’renot just doing a job,you’remaking a difference.You’llbe there to help people chase their goals, build independence, and find joy in everyday moments. That could mean cooking a meal, catching a bus, managing money, or just being there when someone needs support.

Like all of us, the people we supporthavetough momentsin their lives. Your role is to stand with them through that, calm, respectful, and focused on what matters: their dignity and wellbeing.We’llgive you the training and tools to handle these situations safely and with care.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• People who are resilient, practical, and ready to think on their feet.
• Empathy and respect—always.
• A willingness to learn and grow.
• No experience? No problem. Ifyou’vegot the right attitude,we’llteach you everything you need.

We provide support 24/7, so the flexibility to work shifts is important.You’llalsoneed a full NZ driver’s licence and the right to work in New Zealand.

Ifyou’resomeone who wants to make a real impact, who can stay steady when things get challenging, and who believes everyone deserves a life fully lived—this is for you.