Permanent Reliever/Support Worker – Nelson (Whakatū)

Exciting New Full Time – Permanent Reliever Opportunity

• Meaningful and rewarding mahi

• Supportive and Inclusive Team

• Hourly rate up to $29.10

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Working in partnership to enable great lives – Mā te mahi tahi kia pai ai te oranga

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

We are delighted to be seeking a full-time Permanent Reliever Support Worker to join our Nelson (Whakatū) based team.

Please Note: Duties will include personal cares for a young male as a requirement of this role and experience with autism would be advantageous.

As a Permanent Reliever Support Worker in our services, you will be available for full time hours with the flexibility to cover all shifts on a rotating roster and when regular staff are not available.

As a Support Worker, you’ll walk alongside people who may have faced significant challenges, helping them build resilience, confidence, and self-belief. You’ll be a mentor and guide — encouraging growth, fostering positive connections, and opening doors to meaningful opportunities in their community.

You’ll also be part of a supportive, values-driven team that works together to make a real difference every day.

A natural ability to relate to other and build rapport with people we support, and other team members is essential along with a strong desire to make a positive difference.

In this role you will be rewarded with 5 weeks annual leave

Note: You will be required to complete your level 4 health & wellbeing certificate within 12 months of your commencement date.

Our Support Workers uphold CCT values of Respect (Whakaute), Reliability (Pono), Transparency (Puataata) and Responsiveness (Whakautu)

Who are we | Ko wai mātou

Community Care Trust Aotearoa’s Vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity - Ko to mātou tūruapō ka whakanui te ao whanui i ngā kanorau.

We work in partnership with adults and youth across Te Waipounamu (The South Island) who need some support in their lives to achieve their goals. We work alongside people to ensure they live the life they want and achieve their dreams and aspirations as valued and contributing people within their community.

Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.

What you will bring | Ngā tohunga mō tēnei tūranga

• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost)

• Hold a full current NZ Driver License (Essential)

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand

• Have a valid work or student visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry

• Be able to work across all shifts

Applications close | Te katinga ō tenei tūranga:

Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 5pm.

Due to the fast-paced nature of our work vacancy, closing date may be subject to change. Go ahead and apply now!

Support Worker – Position Description