Support Worker - Waihi | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Work phone

Discounted Southern Cross Health?in?

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Waihi is seeking empathetic, motivated Support Workers to cover the Christmas and New Year period. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients to help them live independently.

This role offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours, travel allowance, and free training toward NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications. A full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• Availability during the holiday season is mandatory.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

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 in Waihi to cover the Christmas and New Year period.

Please note that availability during Holiday season is mandatory.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per 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 a Support 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)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.

Location(s) Hamilton branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience