Support Worker – Weekday, Fixed-Term (Jan–Sept 2027)

MASH Trust; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fixed-term contract

Daytime hours

Training & development

Health & wellbeing benefits

Free yearly flu vaccination

EAP services

MASH Day

Long-service leave

Job summary

We are seeking a Support Worker at MASH Trust to join our Living Plus team in a full-time, fixed-term role covering parental leave from January 2027 to September 2027. You will help adults with intellectual and physical disabilities participate in daily activities, build life skills and engage with the community.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm, totaling 80 hours per fortnight. We provide on-the-job training, including First Aid and De-escalation, with potential to pursue a Health &

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting people with disabilities.
• A caring, patient and positive attitude.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• A full driver licence, preferred for community transport.

Responsibilities

• Use your personal interests and talents to introduce new, engaging hobbies.
• Support people in group or one-to-one activities, such as art, cooking and music.
• Help plan and join community outings and events.
• Assist with personal care and daily needs with dignity and respect.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support and their families/whānau.

Job description

We are seeking a Support Worker at MASH Trust to join our Living Plus team in a full-time, fixed-term role covering parental leave from January 2027 to September 2027. You will help adults with intellectual and physical disabilities participate in daily activities, build life skills and engage with the community.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm, totaling 80 hours per fortnight. We provide on-the-job training, including First Aid and De-escalation, with potential to pursue a Health &