Make a meaningful difference in the everyday life of a young person and their whānau.
We are seeking a dependable, caring and proactive person to provide practical, person-centered support within a family home. You will help create calm, positive routines while encouraging independence, confidence and skill development.
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Every second month, you will support our teenage son with his before- and after-school routines. This hands-on role includes personal care, household support and engaging activities tailored to his interests and goals, including:
· Supporting showering, dressing, eating and preparation for school
· Meeting school transport at the letterbox and facilitating interesting and appropriate after-school activities
· Completing light household tasks that help the family’s day run smoothly
· Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of everyday skills
· Bringing a calm, positive and reassuring presence to a busy household
Mōhou Ake | About You
You will enjoy working closely with a family, feel comfortable taking initiative and be able to confidently undertake a range of day-to-day tasks.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two–four weeks of employment and includes:
We are seeking a dependable, caring and proactive person to provide practical, person-centered support within a family home. You will help create calm, positive routines while encouraging independence, confidence and skill development.
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Every second month, you will support our teenage son with his before- and after-school routines. This hands-on role includes personal care, household support and engaging activities tailored to his interests and goals, including:
· Supporting showering, dressing, eating and preparation for school
· Meeting school transport at the letterbox and facilitating interesting and appropriate after-school activities
· Completing light household tasks that help the family’s day run smoothly
· Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of everyday skills
· Bringing a calm, positive and reassuring presence to a busy household
Mōhou Ake | About You
You will enjoy working closely with a family, feel comfortable taking initiative and be able to confidently undertake a range of day-to-day tasks.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Experienced or confident in supporting children and/or disabled people
- Reliable, trustworthy and committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Patient and kind, with clear and respectful communication skills
- Comfortable providing personal care and practical household support
- Able to complete Police vetting requirements
- Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds
- Willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters to each person
- Own a smartphone
- Hold a Full/restricted driver’s license
Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two–four weeks of employment and includes:
- Support through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways
- Online self-directed learning
- Working alongside a buddy trainer
- $24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances
- A clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina | Support Workers
- Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month
- Our work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, Tū Tika and Manaakitanga — caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other