Support Worker - Hutt Valley (Summer casuals)

IHC New Zealand; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 3,400,000 - 4,151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave entitlements

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IHC New Zealand is seeking casual Support Workers to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities in homes and communities. Roles require flexibility across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends, with no guaranteed hours.

You will be supporting independence, daily living skills, personal care, and engagement in activities while maintaining dignity and safety. A NZ driver’s licence is essential and prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in health and disability sector is necessary, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.
• Must be available for rostered shifts including mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
• Be comfortable working with people with challenging behaviours and/or physical disabilities.
• Must have a Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building independence: help people grow their daily living skills.
• Supporting daily life: assist with personal care routines such as showering and getting dressed.
• Pursuing goals and interests: encourage engagement in hobbies and personal goals.
• Staying healthy and well: support healthy choices and wellbeing.
• Supporting complex behaviours: provide calm, consistent support with dignity and safety.
• Creating connections: support relationships with whānau, colleagues, and community.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Tools

Computers and tablets

Job description

• Casual roles across Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and Wainuiomata.
• No guaranteed hours of work, you will be offered shifts as needs arise.
• Must have flexibilityacross days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.

Make the most of your summer break! This is a great opportunity to apply your learning and build skills that can be used for future opportunities. Enhance your CV and gain meaningful experience with an established not-for-profit organisation.

Mō te tūn ga | About the role

This is a casual role with no guaranteed hours, where shifts are offered as needs arise. It can be a great option for students looking for additional work over the summer during study breaks. You’ll need flexibility to work across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting and engaging for those you support. The role includes:

• Building independence:Help people grow their daily living skills, from catching public transport to cooking their own meals.
• Supporting daily life:Assist with personal care routines such as showering, getting dressed, taking medication and looking after their own home.
• Pursuing goals and interests:Encourage and support people to engage in their interests, hobbies, and personal goals.
• Staying healthy and well:Support healthy choices and overall wellbeing in a way that works for each person.
• Supporting complex behaviours:Provide calm, consistent support utilising positive behaviour strategies while ensuring dignity, safety, and respect.
• Creating connections:Support and strengthen relationships with whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.
• No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and regular weekend shifts.
• Be prepared to work with people with challenging behaviours and/or physical disabilities or other health needs.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• A Full NZ drivers licence

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.

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.

Closes on 15 Oct 2026 23:55

Location(s) Hutt Valley

Expertise Healthcare

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

Reference # 40681