Support Worker - Auckland CBD | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours and travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone and health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Auckland CBD is seeking a Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period. This flexible, casual role covers the holiday season with guaranteed hours and travel allowance. You’ll provide practical and emotional support to clients in home and community settings.

Ideal candidates have a caring attitude, are available during holidays, and may have healthcare experience. A full NZ driver’s licence is preferred, and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Holiday season availability is mandatory.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowel cares, manual handling, and hoist transfers

Job description

• Support Worker - Auckland CBD | Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Auckland CBD | Christmas Casual

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’re on the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team in Auckland CBD to cover the Christmas and New Year period.

Please note that availability during Holiday season is mandatory.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hoursand travel allowance
• Free trainingtowards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phoneand benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmefor health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do:

As aSupport Worker, you’ll help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Tasks may include:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowel cares,Manual handling, and hoist transfers

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.

Reference # 41622

Posted on 14 Oct 2026

Closes on 14 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Auckland CBD office, Auckland branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience