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Home support worker

FeaturedCasualPosted 08/11/2026 · Closes 08/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$29.75/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A home support provider covering Tikipunga needs a home support worker. Training towards the Level 2 and 3 certificates is paid for by the organisation. Hours are 7.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. Hours vary, but reliable people are usually offered 18 to 30 hours a week. The base rate is $29.75 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. Experience or a Level 2 certificate is an advantage; we train and support new workers. You must hold a full NZ driver licence and first aid certificate. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. A supportive team that looks after its people. Interviews are being held this week, so don't wait to apply.

Duties

  • Assist with light housework and meal preparation
  • Travel between clients in the Whangārei area
  • Support medication routines as directed
  • Record visits and report changes in wellbeing
  • Visit clients at home to help with personal care and daily tasks

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • First aid
  • • Time management
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Personal care
  • • Customer service

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Full NZ driver licence
  • First Aid certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE provided. Paid induction and shadow visits with an experienced worker.

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