Support Worker - Taupo

Full job description
Taupo
Permanent full time - includes weekend and sleepover shifts
Availability to work alternate weekends is required
Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community.

As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with managing social issues and accessing relevant community services, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night. We would prefer someone who has previous experience working within the disability sector or aged care.


Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude. You should also have:

The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselves.
A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
Full NZ driver's license.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

$23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.


Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@ihc.org.nz.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Recruitment
recruitment@ihc.org.nz

Job Details

Reference #
35001

Posted on
09 Jul 2025

Closes on
10 Aug 2025 23:55

Location(s)
Rotorua / Taupo / Bay of Plenty

Expertise
Healthcare

Job level(s)
Entry (no qualifications/experience), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time Read more