Support Worker - Matamata

HealthCare of New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training for NZQA Health & Wellbe

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients to live independently and safely at home. You will deliver practical and emotional support across daily activities and community outings.

Join a team that values empathy, reliability and strong communication. Experience is preferred but not essential, and a valid NZ driver’s licence is highly advantageous, with guaranteed hours and travel allowances provided.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Full NZ driver’s licence

Healthcare experience

Education

NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications (advantageous)

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.

HealthCare of New Zealand – Hamilton, North Island

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 inMatamata.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97– $29.68per 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
• Previoushealthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communicationskills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles)

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