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59 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.
St John of God Hauora Trust
Supporting residents · Following care plans · Organising activities
NZ/AU citizenship, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily routines · Facilitating community activities · Providing physical support
Full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting independent living · Encouraging community participation · Developing personal skills
Availability for daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts; proficiency using computers and tablets; strong written and verbal communication; physical fitness; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Supporting social workers · Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Conducting supervised visitations
Clean, current full driver's licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily routines · Building independence skills · Connecting with community
Full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Encouraging independence · Promoting community participation
Based locally in Blenheim; availability for varied shifts including sleepovers and one weekend per fortnight; computer and tablet proficiency; Full NZ driver's license; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting independent living · Preparing meals · Providing personal care
Availability for flexible, weekend and sleepover shifts; proficiency using computers and tablets daily; strong written and verbal communication; physical fitness; full NZ driver's license; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Providing overnight support · Managing risks · Following care plans
Previous experience in health, disability, community or support services working with people with diverse needs; 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 personal cares · Building independence · Maintaining safe environment
Experience in disability or mental health support; full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport; flexible availability for rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays; willingness to learn kaupapa Māori values.
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 personal cares · Building independence · Maintaining safe environment
Experience in disability support or mental health; full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport; willingness to learn kaupapa Māori; flexible availability for rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
IHC New Zealand
Supporting emotional regulation · Building daily living skills · Supporting personal goals
Full NZ driver's license; availability to work mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends; legal right to work in New Zealand
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Providing administrative support · Coordinating meetings and schedules · Maintaining programme records
Experience in administration, business support, office management or similar; experience coordinating schedules, documentation, records and information systems; current full New Zealand Driver Licence
Spectrum Care
Supporting people pursuing aspirations · Developing employment skills · Connecting people with communities
3+ yrsFull NZ driver licence; excellent, clear verbal and written English; non-residents: 3+ years' care workforce experience or relevant NZQCF Level 4 qualification (skill level 3) / diploma (skill level 2)
Community Connections
Supporting everyday living · Promoting choice and independence · Building trusting relationships
Male applicants; full New Zealand Driver’s Licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; willing to undergo Police and Oranga Tamariki vetting; weekday, weekend and overnight availability
Supervising children · Facilitating meaningful activities · Supporting personal cares
Eligible to work in New Zealand; available for the entirety of the school holiday period
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Conducting supervised visits · Assisting social workers with administration
Clean, current full driver's licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Encouraging independence and choice · Promoting community participation
Based locally in Gore; availability for morning, evening, sleepover and alternate weekend shifts; computer and tablet proficiency; physical fitness for hands-on support; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Encouraging community participation · Helping people achieve goals
Based locally in Invercargill; available for varied rostered shifts; proficient using computers and tablets; 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+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; able to pass NZ police check; non-residents: 3+ years in care workforce or qualifying NZQCF qualification
Community Connections
Supporting daily living · Encouraging community participation · Maintaining accurate documentation
Full New Zealand Driver Licence; NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
Spectrum Care
Assisting with personal activities · Supporting community participation · Supporting daily living tasks
Clear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; able to pass a NZ police check
Spectrum Care
Supporting community access · Building independent living skills · Supporting educational goals
Full driver's licence; experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Assisting with personal care · Encouraging goals and interests
Flexibility to work rostered days, evenings, wakeovers and weekends, including one weekend a fortnight on both days; full NZ driver's license
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
Building whānau relationships · Navigating community supports · Coordinating online programmes
Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it); experience supporting people living with health or social challenges
Spectrum Care
Supporting community access · Developing independent living skills · Supporting educational goals
3+ yrsFull driver's licence; experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours; non-residents: 3 years of care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification
Spectrum Care
Providing daily support · Supervising support workers · Planning individual goals
3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass NZ police check; effective computer use including Word, Internet Explorer and email; non-residents: 3 years' care work or NZQCF level 4 qualification (skill level 3), or diploma (skill level 2).
IHC New Zealand
Leading kapa haka practice · Supporting music classes · Building community connections
Full NZ driver licence; confidence using computers and tablets; legal right to work in New Zealand
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 · Building relationships
Previous experience in disability, health, or community support preferred but not essential; NZ full driver's licence required; ability to work in New Zealand; must work various shifts including day, split, and sleepover shifts.
Hōhepa Canterbury · 51-200 employees
A community leader providing services and support for people with intellectual disabilities to live enriched lives.
Supporting daily routines · Providing personal care · Building relationships
Proven experience in disability, health, or community support; NZ full driver's licence; ability to work in New Zealand; strong communication and organizational skills; commitment to person-centred practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
There are 59 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 59 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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