Support Worker- Christchurch

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

Benefits offered by this job

NZQA Health & Wellbeing training

Employee Assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL in Christchurch is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist people with disabilities in daily living, personal care, meals and home tasks. You may work across multiple Christchurch sites with potential overnight rosters and sleepover payments in some shifts.

This is a permanent full-time role with varied rosters and 24/7 support requirements. Benefits include free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training, access to an Employee Assistance program, and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and people-focused attitude required.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
• Willingness to adapt to rosters and varying shifts, including overnights.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living activities, meals, personal cares and household tasks.
• Assist clients with activities such as swimming and life skills and provide encouragement in community settings.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Flexible rostering

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for permanent full time Support Workers to help the people we support in our Christchurch Residential Services. This is a leave cover role, which means that a high degree of flexibility will be required in terms of locations and rostering within the Christchurch area that you would be required to work in.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour


• Variety of shifts


• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing


• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support


• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for?| Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding


• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.


• Full driver's license is essential.


• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.


• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

Reference # 41367

Posted on 29 Sep 2026

Closes on 29 Oct 2026 15:00

Location(s) Christchurch branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care

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