Support worker- Hamilton (Fixed Term Leave Cover)

New Zealand Health Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 3,302,000 - 4,089,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay 23.97–29.68 NZD

Free training NZQA Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL is hiring fixed-term full-time Support Workers to assist people in Hamilton Residential Services during the Christmas period. You will help with daily living, personal care, meals, and community activities while providing flexible rosters and 24/7 support.

We offer competitive pay of 23.97–29.68 NZD per hour, with opportunities for training toward NZQA Health & Wellbeing and an Employee Assistance program. A full driver’s license and a people-focused attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Full driver’s license is essential.
• Ability to work across rosters including overnight/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support and personal care.
• Assist with meals and household tasks.
• Support participation in community activities and outings.
• Follow care plans and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Team player

Flexible rostering

Driver's license

Job description

• Support worker- Hamilton (Fixed Term Leave Cover)

Support worker- Hamilton (Fixed Term Leave Cover)

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 fixed-term full time Support Workers to help the people we support in our Hamilton Residential Services across the Christmas period. This is a leave cover role, which means that the successful applicants will be expected to have a high degree of flexibility in terms of rosters and locations of work.

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.

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

Reference # 41376

Posted on 02 Oct 2026

Closes on 02 Nov 2026 09:00

Location(s) Hamilton branch area

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

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