Caregiver | Support Workers | HCA
Make a Difference Where it Matters: Join Gaia Healthcare
HCAs | MHAs | CSWs – Immediate Starts in Christchurch
At Gaia Healthcare, we believe that the right care at the right time changes lives. As a 100% locally owned and operated agency with over 30 years Healthcare experience and strong roots in the Canterbury region, we don’t just fill shifts—we support our local community by matching dedicated professionals with the facilities that need them most.
Whether you’re looking to pick up extra hours or want a full-time schedule with "casual" freedom, we have the variety and the volume to keep you busy.
Why Professionals Choose Gaia:
We know you have choices. Here is why our nursing pool stays with us:
- Financial Rewards: Competitive pay equity rates ($25 - $35/hr) plus 8% holiday pay, paid out weekly so you’re never waiting for your hard-earned money.
- Ultimate Flexibility: Use our system to book your own life. Want to work around school runs or study? You decide when you’re available.
- Local Roots, Local Support: You aren't just a number in a database. Lily and the rest of our team are here to support you with full inductions and 24/7 assistance.
- Professional Growth: Stay sharp with access to free online training modules and diverse placements across public hospitals, mental health units, aged care and long term residential settings.
- Team Perks: Enjoy refer-a-friend bonuses and a supportive, professional culture that genuinely values the "heart" you bring to your work.
The Impact You’ll Have:
As a core member of our casual pool, you will be the backbone of care in Christchurch.
You will:
- Provide compassionate, high-standard care to tangata whaiora and service users.
- Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in dynamic hospital and community environments.
- Adapt quickly to different settings, bringing your expertise to where it is most needed.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Proven Experience: A minimum of 6 months experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Assistant, or Community Support Worker.
- Reliability: The ability to commit to at least 3 shifts per week (including one weekend shift) to ensure continuity of care for our clients.
- Credentials: A current CPR/First Aid certificate (or the drive to get one immediately).
- Mobility: A Full NZ Driver’s Licence is essential for our Community Support roles.
- Work Rights: You must already have the legal right to work in NZ (please note: Gaia is not an accredited employer for visa sponsorship).
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
Don't wait for "someday"—step into a role that respects your time and rewards your skills today.
APPLY NOW VIA THIS SECURE LINK
Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential chat about the role, contact Lily or Jo at Gaia Healthcare.
Key Points- Competitive Pay: Earn $25 - $35/hr + 8% holiday pay, with the convenience of weekly pay cycles.
- Ultimate Flexibility: Take control of your schedule by choosing shifts that fit your lifestyle through our easy booking system.
- National Expertise, Local Support: Benefit from our 30 years of NZ healthcare experience with 24/7 support from our Christchurch team.
- Diverse Opportunities: Gain experience across public hospitals, mental health units, Drug and other addiction's, aged care and long term rehabilitation settings throughout Canterbury.
- Growth & Perks: Access free professional training modules and earn extra through our refer-a-friend bonus scheme.