Support Worker - Whangarei | Specialist

New Zealand Health Group; Whangarei; 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 &&amp

Work phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking an empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our specialist team in Whangarei.

You’ll help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support, including meal prep, community outings, medication assistance, and personal care, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (for most roles).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

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 specialist team inWhangarei .

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay : $23.97 – $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for 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)

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

Closes on 19 Nov 2026 17:00