Support Worker (Full-Time)

Hōhepa Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Staff to client ratio for personalised

Professional development

NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbe​

Gym and Pool discounts (Christchurch)

Long service leave

Discounts: Untamed Organic Vegetables

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking experienced Support Workers for full-time roles across services in Christchurch. You will support people with daily routines, personal cares, meals, and household tasks, while promoting independence, dignity, and community participation.

Join a 24/7 organisation with varied shifts (day, split, sleepover) and a commitment to person-centred support. NZ full driver’s license and ability to work in New Zealand required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting people in the disability, health, mental health, aged care, education, or community support sectors.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work with diverse groups.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines and life skills.
• Assist with personal cares, medication administration, meals and household tasks.
• Build relationships and promote community participation.
• Encourage independence and personal growth.
• Use sound judgement and maintain professional boundaries.
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred practice.

Skills

Disability support experience

Relationship building

Person-centred approach

Communication

Job description

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

At Hōhepa Canterbury, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life rich in meaning, connection, and purpose. Supporting more than 170 people across Christchurch, our team of over 300 staff work alongside people with intellectual disabilities to create opportunities for growth, belonging, and self-determination.

For over 60 years, we've been building communities where people are valued for who they are and encouraged to contribute their unique gifts and strengths. Our person-directed approach focuses on meaningful relationships, individual aspirations, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives as active members of their communities.

Ngā Tūranga Mahi hei Kaitautoko i Hōhepa | Support Worker Opportunities at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We recruit individually for each service to ensure the right fit for both the people we support and our employees, taking the time to understand each person's strengths, interests, personality, aspirations, and support needs. By taking the time to find the right match, we create positive outcomes for both the people we support and our employees.

We're currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our team in full-time positions across a variety of services throughout Hōhepa Canterbury.

As a 24/7 organisation, successful applicants will be required to work a variety of shifts, which may include:

• Day shifts
• Split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• Sleepover shifts

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in encouraging independence, building confidence, supporting personal growth, and helping people achieve their goals.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Support people with daily routines and life skills while encouraging independence and personal growth.
• Provide support with personal cares, medication administration, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Build positive relationships and create opportunities for meaningful experiences and community participation.
• Support people to pursue their interests, develop new skills, and achieve their goals.
• Use sound judgement, problem-solving skills, and professional boundaries to respond to individual needs.
• Promote choice, dignity, and a person-centred approach in everything you do.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $30 per hour.

Mō koe | About You

We're looking for someone who not only shares our values, but also brings relevant experience and a strong understanding of person-centred support.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience supporting people in the disability, health, mental health, aged care, education, or community support sectors.
• A genuine passion for supporting people and building relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while staying calm and focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• A positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.

Ngā hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of Working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
• Long service leave
• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
• Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury

At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.