Support Worker - Thames

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 in Thames.

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)
Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki HealthCare NZ!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.


Reference #
38041

Posted on
12 Feb 2026

Closes on
12 Mar 2026 16:00

Location(s)
Hamilton branch area

Expertise
Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Rehabilitation, Support Worker, Respite Care

Job level(s)
0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience

Work type(s)
Permanent part-time