Support Worker - Gore

IHC; Gore; On-site; NZD 3,306,000 - 4,151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully supported training (Level 2-4)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on technology, retail and 
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Insurance after 2 years of service

Long service leave

Refer-a-Friend programme

Job summary

IHC in New Zealand is hiring a Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in daily living at home and in the community.

You will work varied shifts across mornings, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends, with full training and nationally recognised qualifications provided. A full NZ driver's license is required, and the role supports personal care and wellbeing for participants.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and positive attitude.
• Availability for varied rostered shifts (mornings, evenings, sleepovers, weekends).
• Full New Zealand driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living, personal care and household tasks.
• Build positive relationships and promote health and wellbeing.

Skills

Caregiving

Disability support

Healthcare

Computer literacy

Job description

About the role | Mō te tūnga

• 65+ hours per fortnight, working varied rostered shifts
• Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

In this role, you'll:

• Support daily living, personal care and household tasks.
• Build positive relationships and promote health and wellbeing.

If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting people, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build a rewarding career as a Support Worker.

• Availability to work shifts across mornings, evenings, sleepovers and alternate weekends.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.

Physical fitness to support people with daily living tasks, including personal care and other hands‑on support.

• A Full NZ driver's license.

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

Make a real difference by supporting people with intellectual disabilities and contributing to meaningful, life‑changing work!

• Earn $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase your pay as you gain qualifications.
• Grow your career with fully supported training, including Level 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
• Take care of your wellbeing with free health, wellbeing and counselling support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access discounts on technology, retail and fitness products and services.
• Insurance benefits after two years of service, and generous long service leave.
• Earn rewards through our 'Refer-a-Friend' programme.

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Closes on 01 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Southland / Gore

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) Entry (no qualifications/experience), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience