Support Worker - Raglan

HealthCare of New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

NZQA training opportunities

Work phone

Discounted Southern Cross Health Ins.

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Raglan, North Island, is seeking empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our team. The role involves helping clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support.

You’ll perform meal preparation, community outings, medication support, personal care, and safe transfers. A positive attitude, good communication, and a driver’s licence are important; healthcare qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles).

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Community outings and integration.
• Medication support.
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Bowel cares, manual handling and hoist transfers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications

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.

HealthCare of New Zealand – Hamilton, North Island

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 inRaglan.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97– $29.68per 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.