Support Worker - North Canterbury

Ihc-New-Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Insurance after two years

Long service leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

IHC is seeking a dedicated Support Worker based in Rangiora / North Canterbury to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful lives at home and in the community.

Expect a varied roster (AM, PM, sleepovers, weekends) with competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to gain funded qualifications. You will support daily living, health, and independence with a compassionate, people-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Strength and stamina for hands-on support and transport.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Fostering independence: Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.
• Managing daily routines: Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.
• Pursuing goals and interests: Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.
• Promoting health and well-being: Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.
• Building strong connections: Strengthen relationships with whānau and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical fitness

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

• Permenant role, 65+ hours per fortnight based in Rangiora / North Canterbury
• Varied roster including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour based on relevant qualifications

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:

• Fostering independence: Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.
• Managing daily routines: Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.
• Pursuing goals and interests: Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.
• Promoting health and well-being: Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.
• Building strong connections: Strengthen their relationships with whānau and community.
• A compassionate, people-first approach - you genuinely care about the wellbeing and dignity of those you support
• A high level of flexibility and availability to work morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness to provide hands-on support when needed
• A full NZ driver's licence

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

Join a supportive team and established not-for-profit, where your work has a meaningful impact every day!

• Earn $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase your pay as you gain qualifications.
• Gain fully funded qualifications, with support to complete Level 2-4 Health and Wellbeing certificates.
• Keep growing your skills, with ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
• Support your wellbeing, with annual flu vaccinations and free EAP support.
• Save with employee discounts, across fitness, technology and more.
• Enjoy additional benefits, including insurance cover after two years' service and generous long service leave.
• Earn a referral bonus, by helping connect great people with meaningful work.

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Nicole Cashman
[e-mail]

Reference # 41581

Posted on 09 Nov 2026

Closes on 09 Dec 2026 23:55

Location(s) Christchurch / Canterbury

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience