Support Worker - Gisborne | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Gisborne is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas period. The role involves practical and emotional support to clients to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives in the community.

Availability during the holiday season is mandatory. You will assist with meals, personal care, medication support, and community outings, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills.
• Flexible to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Support Worker - Gisborne | Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Gisborne | Christmas Casual

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZ is 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 Worker to join our team in Gisborne 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 hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do:

As a Support 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 # 41556

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

Closes on 09 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Gisborne 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, 5 - 7 years of experience