Support Worker (Children's Respite) Wairau
- Do you have experience working with children and/or young people or experience in the disability field?
- Do you enjoy art activities, playing games, music, going out in the community, going for walks, cooking, and generally having fun?
- Respite needs are highest over weekends and school holidays.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a Support Worker (Children's Respite), you will be supporting children and young people to access our children's respite service to ensure quality of life outcomes based at our respite house in Blenheim.
From an active child-centered approach, support workers facilitate opportunities for the children and young people to have short stays in a home away from home setting whilst receiving excellent support. We work in collaboration and partnership with whanau and families to deliver a positive experience for families and their children.
Knowing you're making a positive impact in a family's life can truly have the same effect on your own.
We are recruiting for a couple of positions (as rostered/ part-time and casual) working a range of shifts and hours- Your hourly rate will be $25.37 to $31.13 an hour, dependent upon your qualifications as recognized under the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017.
- Sleepovers (10.00PM to 7.00AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate.
If you're looking for a very special role that benefits you as well as those you'll be around each day, this is it.
You'll also be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provides support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community.
We support people to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences and can guarantee that no two days working at Live Life DSS are ever the same.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
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About you
Applicants must have a full NZ Driver License and be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Children Act 2014.
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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now' and include an updated CV and cover letter explaining your interest in this position. You will be asked to indicate your availability and shifts/hours preferences on your application form.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 18 April 2026. Applications via email will not be considered.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Karen Bailey (Group Manager) at karen.bailey@nmdhb.govt.nz .
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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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