Support Worker - New Plymouth

New Zealand Health Group; Taranaki; Hybrid; NZD 3,302,000 - 4,089,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Employee Assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL in New Plymouth provides disability support to help people live independently and participate in the community. As a Support Worker, you will assist with daily activities, personal care, meals, and community participation, working across shifts to provide 24/7 support.

We seek energetic, compassionate individuals with a driver’s license. Healthcare experience is preferred. NZ Residents or valid NZ work permits are required. Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing is offered.

Qualifications

• NZ Resident/Citizen or valid NZ work permit required.
• Full driver’s license essential.
• Experience in healthcare or disability support preferred.
• Empathetic, patient, and able to work across varied rosters.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living activities and personal cares.
• Assist with meals, household tasks and life skills.
• Facilitate community participation and outings.
• Work across rosters including nights; 24/7 support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for permanent full time Support Workers to help the people we support in our New Plymouth Residential Services. This is a leave cover position, providing additional support when other Support Workers are away on leave. Flexibility with rostering and working across different locations within the New Plymouth area is essential.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for?|Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

Reference # 41363

Posted on 29 Sep 2026

Closes on 29 Oct 2026 12:00

Location(s) New Plymouth branch area

Expertise Disability Support, Support Worker

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience