Aku nui, aku rahi
Kua karaka a Christchurch Methodist Mission
.... nukunuku mai rā e!
We have an exciting opportunity for Permanent and Casual Healthcare Assistants to join our tīma (team) at WesleyCare, based on Harewood Road, Papanui.
Nāku te rourou | what we bring
Christchurch Methodist Mission (CMM) is a social service agency of Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa with responsibility for services throughout Te Patiki Whakatekateka o Waitaha (Canterbury Region), Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) and Te Tau Ihu (Marlborough Region).
Our kaupapa serves the youngest to oldest members of our community through early childhood education, social work and psychological support in schools and homes, financial mentoring, housing and homelessness services and WesleyCare our home for kaumātua. With over 300 kaimahi we have an amazing amount of skills to help strengthen our communities.
CMM has a rich history of commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are seeking to build a strong, well-supported Māori and Pacific workforce and diversity is important to CMM.
Te Tūnga | the role
The purpose of the HCA role is to deliver high quality care to residents based on their individual care plan, demonstrating a commitment to best practise and maintaining an optimal level of dignity, comfort and quality of life for residents.
Shift times are:
Mornings
7am-1pm Tuesday - Saturday
7am-1pm Sunday - Thursday
Afternoons
3pm-11pm Monday, Sunday, Friday
Night shift
11pm-7am Wed & Friday
11pm-7am Saturday
Please indicate in your application what shift or shifts you would like to apply for. We are also interested in casual cover for the Christmas / New Year period.
A $12 allowance will be paid for each full night shift worked and an allowance of $5.00 per hour will be paid for any work performed in this role between the hours of 11pm Friday to 11pm Sunday.
Nāu te rourou | what you will bring
Previous experience in a similar role
Strong time management and organisational skills
Flexibility and willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks
Your ability to relate to a wide variety of people, including other kaimahi (staff), residents and their whānau and friends
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a tīma
Ability to be engaged in physical activity for an extended period of time, including standing, bending and lifting with the use of appropriate equipment
A commitment to the CMM's bi-cultural journey as it seeks to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?
Supportive Manager and Tīma
Work with a Tiriti-inspired organisation that operates an established presence in its field locally, regionally and nationally
Our employee’s health and wellbeing are important too! All permanent employees have access to $200 (pro-rata based on hours of work) to go towards any costs relating to Mole, Ears, Eyes or Teeth checks.
Being part of a fun tīma and a purposeful organisation who help make a difference in our community.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Whakauru | To Apply:
For a copy of the Job Description, visit our website: www.mmsi.org.nz/Get-Involved/Work-for-us/
Click “Quick Apply” for applications including a CV and covering letter stating which shift/s you are interested in. Job ad closes on 23 November 2026 (posting may close earlier if successful applicant has been selected). Interviews will be held as applications are received.
To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions.
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...whakahoki mai, nekeneke mai.