Support Worker - Whangamata | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Whangamatā; Remote; 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

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Whangamata is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance.

Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications is provided, along with a work phone and insurance benefits. Join our team to assist clients with daily living activities, meal prep, medication support, and community outings.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated to help others.
• Experience in healthcare or caregiving preferred.
• Excellent communication and flexible weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Community outings and social integration.
• Medication support where needed.
• Personal care including showering and toileting.
• Bowel care, manual handling and hoist transfers.

Skills

Empathetic

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

Support Worker - Whangamata | Christmas Casual

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’re on the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team in Whangamata 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 aSupport 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?

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

Reference # 41776

Posted on 02 Nov 2026

Closes on 02 Dec 2026 17:00

Location(s) Thames 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