Support Worker - Otematata

RDNS New Zealand; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Mobile phone with roster access

Flexible hours

Ongoing training

Job summary

RDNS NZ is looking for Support Workers to join our Home and Community Nursing team in Waitaki. This is a part-time role with flexible shifts, visiting people in their homes to support personal cares.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum Restricted Driver’s Licence and their own car. We value reliability, time management and a respectful, inclusive approach. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Restricted Driver’s Licence and own car required.
• Reliable, honest and with strong time management and organisation.
• Respectful and inclusive attitude; able to work with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes to assist with personal cares and daily activities.
• Support with showering, dressing, meal preparation, and home help as needed.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Honesty

Organisation

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Tools

Own car

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for support workers to join our team in Waitaki. This is an exciting time to join our organisation, and we are looking for Support Workers to join us.

If you live in Otematata or the surrounding areas, get in touch!

This role is part-time with various shifts across Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 5 hours week 1 and 6 hours week2 (with the option to pick up casual shifts throughout the week).

Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand RDNS NZ is a not-for-profit provider of Home and Community based and Community Nursing Services to a wide range of clients in the Northland, Auckland, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

We are looking for Support Workers to visit people in their homes to help them with personal cares - showering, dressing, meal preparation, home help, and community activities.

What we can offer:

• Providing you with the tools you need: uniforms, personal protective resources, a mobile phone with your live roster and communication channel back to the office.
• Flexible hours to fit work around your life.
• FREE Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing in-house training

What do our clients need from you

• Minimum Restricted Driver’s License and your own car is essential
• Reliable and honest with a high level of integrity
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• You value diversity and inclusion
• Eligibility to legally live and work in NZ

At RDNS, we are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

To learn more about our organisation visit www.rdns.org.nz