Straight from employers' career sites
60 open roles, 8 posted this week, most paying $62k to $62k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington
Supporting independence · Providing personal care · Supporting household management
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Assisting daily living skills · Supporting personal care routines · Encouraging goals and interests
Previous experience in the health/disability sector; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Spectrum Care
Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Providing personal care
3+ yrsExcellent, clear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; able to pass NZ police check; non-residents: 3+ years of care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification at the required level
Pathways · 1001-5000 employees
A mental health and addiction service empowering individuals to live full lives in their communities.
Supporting clients · Providing culturally safe practice · Completing administrative tasks
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent) or studying towards it; full clean NZ driver's licence; comprehensive first aid certificate (units 6400, 6401, 6402) or willing to obtain within 3 months; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Pathways · 1001-5000 employees
A mental health and addiction service empowering individuals to live full lives in their communities.
Supporting recovery · Assisting with daily tasks · Documenting care
Preferably hold NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent; current first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401, 6402 or willing to obtain within 3 months; cultural awareness and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Pathways · 1001-5000 employees
A mental health and addiction service empowering individuals to live full lives in their communities.
Administering medications · Documenting using DAP · Providing personal cares
Current full driver's licence; current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain; Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing preferred; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; ability to work Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-11:30pm.
IHC New Zealand
Developing daily living skills · Supporting personal care · Encouraging hobbies and interests
Full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Promoting independence · Managing risk
Full NZ driver's licence; full legal right to work in NZ; availability for flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers; computer and tablet proficiency; strong written and verbal communication; physical fitness for support
IHC New Zealand
Building independence · Supporting daily life · Managing behaviours
Availability to work rostered shifts; full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting clients · Managing risk · Providing individual care
availability to work alternate weekends and flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers; full NZ driver's license; full legal right to work in New Zealand
Te Roopu Taurima · 201-1000 employees
A kaupapa Māori organisation providing residential, community and vocational support for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
Supporting daily living · Building independence · Maintaining documentation
Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities or mental health needs; strong communication and teamwork; computer literacy; flexibility for rostered shifts including nights, weekends, holidays; must meet pre-employment checks including right to work, police vetting, driver licence check, health assessment, drug and alcohol screening.
Spectrum Care
Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Supporting socialising and work
3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass a NZ police check; non-residents: 3+ years in the care workforce or a relevant NZQCF qualification
Supporting daily activities · Connecting people with communities · Maintaining accurate records
3+ yrsFull NZ driver's licence or actively working towards one; excellent verbal and written English; ability to pass a NZ police check; basic computer skills; attend a two-week paid induction; non-residents: 3 years' care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification
Spectrum Care
Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Supporting socialising and work
3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass a NZ police check; effective computer use; non-residents: 3+ years' care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification (level 4 or diploma, depending on role skill level).
Hōhepa Canterbury · 51-200 employees
A community leader providing services and support for people with intellectual disabilities to live enriched lives.
Supporting daily routines · Administering medication · Encouraging independence
Requires a full New Zealand driver's licence, ability to work in New Zealand, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Previous experience not required; on-the-job training provided.
Hōhepa Canterbury · 51-200 employees
A community leader providing services and support for people with intellectual disabilities to live enriched lives.
Supporting daily routines · Administering medication · Encouraging independence
Requires NZ full driver's licence, ability to work in New Zealand, experience as support worker or enthusiasm to learn, commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ability to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks.
Supporting daily activities · Building independent routines · Connecting people with communities
3+ yrsFull NZ driver's licence or actively working towards one; excellent verbal and written English; able to pass NZ police check; basic computer skills; non-residents: 3 years' care work or a relevant NZQCF qualification
IHC New Zealand
Supporting independent living · Building personal confidence · Encouraging goal achievement
Availability for flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Te Roopu Taurima · 201-1000 employees
A kaupapa Māori organisation providing residential, community and vocational support for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
Supporting daily living · Upholding tikanga Māori · Building independence
Experience in disability support, mental health, or life skills; willingness to learn kaupapa Māori; strong communication; flexible availability for rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays; full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport.
Providing personal care · Assisting with bed transfers · Preparing meals and drinks
Presbyterian Support Northern
Providing personal care · Preparing meals · Supporting community activities
New Zealand resident, citizen or eligible work visa; full New Zealand driver’s licence; reliable vehicle; clear English skills; flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
IHC New Zealand
Preparing meals · Providing personal care · Administering medication
Availability for flexible, weekend and sleepover shifts; computer and tablet proficiency; strong written and verbal communication skills; physical fitness; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Managing risk · Fostering independence
Full NZ driver's licence; availability for flexible shifts including alternate weekends and sleepovers; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting personal independence · Building confidence and skills · Connecting people with communities
Availability for daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts; computer and tablet proficiency; strong written and verbal communication; physical fitness; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting personal goals · Building independence · Connecting with communities
Availability for daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts; proficiency using computers and tablets; written and verbal communication skills; physical fitness; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting rehabilitation journeys · Monitoring behaviour · Responding to challenging situations
Full NZ driver’s licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Promoting independence · Preparing meals
Legal right to work in New Zealand; availability for flexible weekend and sleepover shifts; computer and tablet proficiency; full NZ driver's licence or willingness to obtain one
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Building independence · Encouraging personal goals
Availability for rostered shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers and weekends; able to meet the physical requirements of the role; full New Zealand driver’s licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Assisting with personal care · Encouraging personal interests
Experience in the health or disability sector supporting individuals with diverse needs; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Heritage Lifecare
Providing cleaning services · Providing laundry services · Maintaining resident areas
Understanding of Nga Paerewa sector standards and applying Treaty of Waitangi standards; legal right to work in New Zealand
There are 60 roles open for support worker jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 8 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 32 full time and 15 part time.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $62k to $62k a year.
1 ad says the employer will support a visa.
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There are 60 roles open for support worker jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 8 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most support worker jobs in New Zealand pay $62k to $62k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Caregiver CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.
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