Support Worker - Matamata | Christmas Casual

Healthcarenz Limited; Waikato; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Work phone

Insurance discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Matamata is seeking an empathetic and motivated Support Worker to help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. The role covers the Christmas and New Year period with guaranteed hours.

The position offers competitive pay of NZD 23.97–29.68 per hour, a travel allowance, free training for NZQA qualifications, and support benefits such as a work phone and employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Willingness to work during holiday season.
• Must be willing to undergo police vetting and checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’re on the lookout for empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our team in Matamata to 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 hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do:

As a Support 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
• Home management tasks

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)

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