Support Worker - Medically Fragile Children | Hamilton Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours and travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone

Discounted Southern Cross Health Insu

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Workers for the Hamilton area to cover the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory.

You will provide practical and emotional support, including meal prep, outings, medication support, and personal care. A full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are often required, with some roles offering guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous.
• 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

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Caregiving experience

NZ drivers licence

Job description

• Support Worker - Medically Fragile Children | Hamilton Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Medically Fragile Children | Hamilton Christmas Casual

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

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 in Hamiltonto 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 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
• 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.

Reference # 41628

Posted on 14 Oct 2026

Closes on 14 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Hamilton branch area

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

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience