Support Worker - Timaru

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

Job summary

RDNS New Zealand in Timaru is seeking Support Workers to visit clients in their homes, helping with personal cares such as showering, dressing, meal preparation, home help and community activities.

This part‑time role runs Tuesday, Wednesday and every alternate Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with shifts 7.30am–1.30pm and 4.30pm–9.30pm. Flexible hours and ongoing in‑house training are provided by a not‑for‑profit employer dedicated to home and community care.

Qualifications

• Time management and organisation skills are essential.
• Reliable, honest with a high level of integrity.
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Eligibility to legally live and work in NZ is essential.
• Own car and valid Restricted Driver’s Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes to assist with personal cares including showering, dressing, meal preparation, home help and community activities.

Skills

Time management

Organisation

Reliability

Integrity

Diversity and inclusion

Own car/driver's license

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

If you live inTimaruor the surrounding areas, get in touch!

This role is part time, Tuesday, Wednesday and every alternate Friday, Saturday and Sundaywith shifts available betweenthe hours of 7.30am-1.30pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm. There is also the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during the week if desired.

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 NZessential

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.