Support Workers - Llds (Nelson) 2026

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Nelson to help people participate in community activities and events. You will drive clients to appointments and social catch-ups, and assist with personal care and household tasks, making a positive difference every day.

We offer flexible shifts including weekends, with opportunities to develop skills and complete Health and Wellbeing certificates, in a supportive team serving the Nelson Marlborough region.

Qualifications

• NZ driver licence required.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand or valid NZ visa.
• Empathetic and patient when supporting all kinds of patients.

Responsibilities

• Help people join community activities and events.
• Transport to appointments and social catch-ups.
• Support personal care and household tasks.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful living environment.

Job description

Support Workers - Live Life Disability Support (Nelson) 2026

• Nelson, Tasman, Motuekalocations
• Permanent - full-time and part-time, Fixed term and Casual opportunities
• This role enables you to feel you are making a real difference.
• If you're passionate about people, community connection, and leading with heart, this is the role for you.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to join in community activities and events, drive people to appointments and catch ups, as well as supporting people with their personal care and household jobs. Knowing you're making a positive impact in someone's life can truly have the same effect on your own.

We have a variety of positions available working a range of shifts and hours including weekends.

• Your hourly rate will be $25.37 to $31.13 an hour, dependent upon your qualifications as recognized under the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017.
• Sleepovers (10.00PM to 7.00AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate.

If you're looking for a role that benefits you as well as those you'll be around each day, this is it.

You can work in the way that works best for you - whether that's full-time or part-time, or morning, afternoon/evening, overnight or casual shifts. You'll be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.

Please view the position description for further information.

Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provide support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community.

We support people to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences and can guarantee that no two days working at Live Life DSS are ever the same.

Our main locations are Nelson, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference.

About you

As a Support Worker, you need to be empathetic and have patience when supporting all type of patients.

Applicants must have a full NZ Driver License and be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.