Experienced Support Worker – Wairarapa
Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 8, 2026
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Expiration dateDecember 11, 2026
Job description
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking skilled and compassionate Support Workers, while continuing to support equitable entry and workforce development.Looking for a role that works around your life? Whether you’re balancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community.Each Tangata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living such as Palliative cares, Bowel cares, Dementia, Mental health, Medication.You will provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries.Whakangungu | Training Paid training!We provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With the added bonus of year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date. You’ll be supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways.Mōhou Ake | About You The following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to.Hold aLevel 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualificationor have equivalent, relevant experienceSpinal injury experienceStoma Management experienceExperienced in the use of a full, standing and two-person hoistExperience administering prescribed medication Love working with people and helping them thriveBe willing tolearn, reflect, and adaptyour approach to what matters for each personHave experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or other people-facing rolesCommittedto culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgroundsIntuitive and responsive to people’s needsOwn a smartphoneHave the right to work in New ZealandFull/restricted driver’s license$24.33-$30.27plus weekend allowancesA clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina | Support WorkersExclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40 GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/monthOur work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, Tū Tika and Manaakitanga – caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each otherSome client needs require Support Workers who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification to ensure safe and appropriate care. We support equitable recruitment by recognising transferable experience and, where appropriate, providing training pathways to build and maintain 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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