Experienced Disability Support Worker
Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 6, 2026
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Expiration dateDecember 7, 2026
Job description
Job Type: Full-time
Support workers |Kaiāwhinamake a meaningful, positive impact on clients’ quality of life every day in the clients’ own homes 03rd November, 2026Looking for a role that works around your life?Whetheryou’rebalancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community. Each Tāngata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living.Experience in supporting Tāngata with muscular dystrophy would be an advantage for this position.This role would require some overnight shifts to be worked. Whakangungu| TrainingWe provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With theadded bonus of year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date. You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways.Mōhou Ake | About YouThe following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to.Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience Spinal injury experience Experienced in the use of a full, standing and two-person hoist Experience administering prescribed medication Love working with people and helping them thrive Be willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters for each person Have experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or otherpeople‐facingroles Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs Own a smartphone Have the right to work in New Zealand Full/restricted driver’s license $24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances A clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina| Support Workers Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40 GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month Our work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, TūTikaand Manaakitanga— caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other 03rd November, 2026Looking for a role that works around your life?Whetheryou’rebalancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community. Each Tāngata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living.Experience in supporting Tāngata with muscular dystrophy would be an advantage for this position.This role would require some overnight shifts to be worked. Whakangungu| TrainingWe provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With theadded bonus of year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date. You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways.Mōhou Ake | About YouThe following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to.Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience Spinal injury experience Stoma Management experience Experienced in the use of a full, standing and two-person hoist Experience administering prescribed medication Love working with people and helping them thrive Be willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters for each person Have experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or otherpeople‐facingroles Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs Own a smartphone Have the right to work in New Zealand Full/restricted driver’s license He aha aimātou? | Why UsFlexible hours — mornings, evenings, weekends $24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances A clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina| Support Workers Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40 GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month Our work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, TūTikaand Manaakitanga— caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other Some client needs require Support Workers who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification to ensure safe andappropriate care.We supportequitablerecruitment by recognising transferable experience and, whereappropriate, providing training pathways to build andmaintain Level 3–4 capability. Support Workers are matched to client needs based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.
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