Support Worker - South Auckland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free NZQA training

Work phone

Health insurance discount

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Auckland is seeking an empathetic, motivated Support Worker to provide in-home and community health support. You will assist with meals, outings, medication, personal care, and mobility needs within clients' homes and community settings.

The role offers guaranteed hours, training towards NZQA qualifications, and benefits including a work phone and insurance discounts. Police vetting may be required and right to work in New Zealand is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or caregiving preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathetic

Great communication skills

Flexible to weekends

Positive attitude

Education

NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

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 inAuckland.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay : $23.97 – $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Location(s) Auckland branch area, Auckland - Mount Wellington

Closes on 29 Oct 2026 17:00