Support Worker - Hawera

IHC; Hawera; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IHC in New Zealand is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals with complex behavioural needs and to help manage emotions while promoting safety and positive behaviour. You will support developing independence and daily living skills across a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

No prior health sector experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided and you can grow with the role as you gain qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate behaviours that can challenge.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Possession of a Full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with complex behavioural needs and help manage emotions while promoting safety and positive behaviour.
• Assist with daily living activities and help individuals develop independence; tasks include transportation, finances, meal prep, shopping, cleaning, showering and medication administration.

Skills

Ability to navigate behaviours that?

Flexible shifts

Computer and tablet use

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Physical fitness

NZ driver's license

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Opportunities available across South Taranaki
• Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications
• Make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

Mō te ūtunga | About the role

We are seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with complex behavioural needs and behaviours that can challenge. You will play a key role in helping manage overwhelming emotions, while promoting safety and positive behaviour for the individuals.

As a Support Worker you will be providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. You will be required to have the availability to work a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts supporting with a range of tasks dependent on individual ability. Tasks may include transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.

This role requires physical fitness, resilience, and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively in challenging situations. With the right approach, you can help create a supportive environment where meaningful progress is possible.

No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to navigate behaviours that can challenge
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Possession of a Full NZ driver's license.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

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.

Check out our website to learn more about us:Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.