$51.03 / hour
Support Worker – Matamata | Christmas Casual
Waikato, New Zealand
Community Service Job
Job Overview
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Date PostedOctober 16, 2026
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Expiration dateNovember 16, 2026
Job description
Salary: $33,000 — $41,000
Join Our Team as a Support Worker
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 team inMatamata to cover theChristmas 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 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
- Home management tasks
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.
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Industry: Insurance · Source: jobsora · Ref: 6ad1f3b9a62a42633c55df1a
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