Support Worker - Motueka

About the role

This is a permanent full-time position based in Motueka, offering 65+ hours per fortnight. Shifts can include mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, and weekends. The role also provides an opportunity to earn while learning and to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

What the role involves

As a support worker, you will help people with intellectual disabilities live well at home and participate meaningfully in their communities. The work is varied, purposeful, and gives you room to use creativity to make each day engaging and relevant to the people you support.

• Encourage independence and build everyday life skills, including using public transport, finding work, and preparing meals.
• Assist with personal routines such as showering, dressing, taking medication, and eating.
• Support people to pursue their goals, hobbies, and personal interests.
• Promote healthy habits and positive lifestyle choices.
• Help maintain strong links with whānau and the wider community.

What you will bring

The key qualities sought are a genuine interest in a career as a support worker, a positive mindset, and a willingness to learn. Full training and orientation will be provided.

• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.
• Confidence using computers and tablets as part of daily work.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Physical ability to provide hands-on support when needed.
• A full New Zealand driver licence.

What is on offer

• Hourly pay between $24.68 and $30.13, depending on relevant qualifications, with opportunities to earn more as qualifications are completed.
• Support to complete Health and Wellbeing Certificates at Levels 2, 3, and 4.
• Generous long service leave and insurance benefits after two years of service.
• A referral bonus programme for recommending friends.
• Free employee assistance support for health and wellbeing whenever needed.

About the organisation

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and be active members of their communities. The organisation is New Zealand's largest provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and its work is guided by a commitment to ensuring people with intellectual disabilities are valued contributors to community life.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. A current CV is required as part of the recruitment process. For questions about the application process, contact recruitment@ihc.org.nz.

Additional information

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Diversity of perspective is valued and encouraged. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.