Support Worker - Hamilton | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours and travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone and health insurance perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton is seeking empathetic, motivated Support Workers to cover the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance.

You will receive free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications and a work phone with benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance. As a Support Worker, you’ll assist clients with daily living activities, including meal prep, community outings, medication

Qualifications

• Empathetic, motivated individuals with a can-do attitude.
• Experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s license and reliable transport (for most roles).
• Availability during the holiday season is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

NZ healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

• Support Worker - Hamilton | Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Hamilton | 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 forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team in Hamiltonto 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?

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.

Reference # 41641

Posted on 14 Oct 2026

Closes on 14 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Hamilton branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care

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