Support Worker - Auckland | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone & insurance benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Auckland is seeking a personable and motivated Support Worker to cover the Christmas and New Year period. The role focuses on helping clients achieve goals through practical and emotional support, including personal care and community activities.

We offer competitive hourly pay, guaranteed hours with travel allowance, free training toward NZQA qualifications, a work phone, and access to health insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous.
• Willing to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.

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 | Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Auckland | 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 for empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team in Aucklandto 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.

Closes on 14 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Auckland branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Rehabilitation, Support Worker, Respite Care

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