Support Worker Summer Positions - Kapiti

MASH Trust; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Potential permanent role

Meaningful community work

Job summary

MASH Trust in Kapiti is seeking Summer Support Workers to assist clients across homes during the November 2026 to February 2027 period. You will help maintain quality of life, support daily living, and promote community inclusion.

You must be available weekdays and weekends, hold a Full NZ Driver Licence, and be prepared for varying shifts; multiple homes and shifts; training provided. This is a fixed-term role with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• A passion for people; patient, friendly and kind.
• Empathy and person-centered approach.
• Team player with a flexible mindset.
• Ability to perform personal cares (showering and dressing).

Responsibilities

• Support others to maintain high quality of life and home environment.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Support participation in the community.
• Work across homes and shifts with advance schedule.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Team player

Practical care skills

Full NZ Driver Licence

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.

Support Worker Summer Positions - Kapiti

MASH Trust are a leading provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. We have services throughout the lower North Island with over 600 staff and volunteers. We work as one team, empowering each other to promote community inclusion and self-determination for those we walk alongside.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive working environment
• Potential permanent role at end of fixed term
• Rewarding work where you can make a positive difference within your community.

The Positions: As a Support Worker, you will be supporting others to maintain a high quality of life and home environment, while encouraging full participation within their community. A Summer pool staff member works across a variety of homes and shifts that we have available due to annual leave and training. This position means your shift pattern may change from week to week however you are provided your schedule in advance.

These full-time or part-time positions are fixed term from November 2026 until February 2027. Start and finish dates negotiable.

You must be available to work all shifts, weekdays and weekends.

We're Looking for People With:

• A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people
• Empathy & Understanding: Person Centred focus
• Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
• Practical Skills: The ability to carry out personal cares, including showering and dressing.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
• Flexibility and availability over the holiday period is essential

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.