Support Worker - Ngāruawāhia | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support. This role covers the Christmas and New Year period, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance.

You’ll assist with meal prep, community outings, medication support, personal care, and mobility tasks. A positive attitude, strong communication, and a NZ driver’s license are preferred; police vetting and work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s license and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and emotional support.
• Meal preparation and personal care tasks.
• Community outings and medication support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

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 Hamilton and Ngāruawāhia 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 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.

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