Support Workers - Live Life Disability Support, Permanent

• Nelson/Tasman
• Permanent part time positions

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Join our team and provide essential care to the intellectually and/or physically disabled people across the Nelson and Wairau communities. Support worker role is essential for continuity of core service delivery to in community homes.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for people in aged care and disability settings. Your care, compassion, and dedication will ensure that clients feel supported, valued, and empowered to maintain their independence. These are permanent part-time positions with fixed hours and days including weekends and sleep over, offering stability and the chance to build lasting relationships with those you support.

About the Team/Service/Location

Live Life Disability Support Services (LLDSS) provides high-quality care and support services to intellectually and/or physically disabled people in 24/7 residential care across the Nelson and Wairau communities. Our goal is to empower individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. By joining our team, you’ll become part of a dedicated group committed to improve lives and making a real impact in the community.

About you:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support clients with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, household chores, and shopping.
• Facilitate and encourage social engagement and recreational activities.
• Administer medication and monitor client health (training provided).
• Offer emotional support and companionship, ensuring clients feel respected and heard.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and communicate effectively with team members and families.

Skills and experience

• Empathetic, reliable with a genuine desire to help others.
• Experience or interest in aged care and/or disability support (training will be provided for the right candidates).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and patient approach to care.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is ‘the weaving of wellnesses’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal before 11:59pm on Monday 10 February 2025.

For general application enquiries please contact our recruitment team Sonja Rae, sonja.rae@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact,

- Karen Bailey, Manager - Residential & Supported Living/ Management DSS, Karen.Bailey@nmdhb.govt.nz