Support Worker - Rotorua

Role summary

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The Support Worker role in Rotorua involves helping people live safely and independently in their homes or community. Duties may include personal care, meal preparation, household assistance, mobility support, medication prompts, companionship and following individual support plans. Candidates should be compassionate, dependable, patient and respectful, with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities, health needs or older adults. A relevant health or support qualification is useful, although training may be provided. Applicants generally need the right to work in New Zealand, a satisfactory police check, reliable transport and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends. A full or restricted New Zealand driver's licence may be required.

About the employer

Healthcare New Zealand is a nationwide provider of health, disability and community support services. The organisation works with older people, disabled people, individuals recovering from illness and people requiring mental health or social support. Its services may include home support, community participation, rehabilitation, residential assistance and care coordination. Support workers are an important part of its workforce, helping clients maintain independence, dignity and connection with their families and communities. The company operates across many parts of New Zealand and typically provides role-specific training, supervision and development opportunities. Work can be rewarding and varied, although it requires flexibility, emotional maturity, good boundaries and the ability to manage practical care tasks in different home and community settings.