Community Support Worker (Tamariki & Whānau Support) – Wellington
Confidential
Posted: March 9, 2026
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Support a young whānau with tamariki and daily living activities, personal care and home management
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Job Description
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💙 Compassionate Community Support Workers Wanted – Wellington Region
👥 Support a Young Whānau and their Tamariki in the Community
🕒 Structured Shifts | Meaningful Work | Real Impact
About the Position | Te Mahi
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate community support workers to support a young whānau with six tamariki who have varying disability support needs.
This role involves providing person-centered support within the home and community, assisting with daily living activities, personal care (PC), and home management (HM).
You will work as part of a two-person support team, providing consistent and reliable support to the whānau.
Shift Times:
Monday to Friday
• Morning: 7:00am – 9:30am
• Afternoon: From 4:00pm
An understanding of Kaupapa Māori approaches to care and whānau-centred support would be highly beneficial for this role.
Job Location: Wellington
Responsibilities may include
Supporting tamariki with their daily routines and activities
Providing personal care support
Assisting with household tasks and meal preparation
Supporting exercise and therapy programmes
Assisting tamariki to access the community
Medication support
Moving and handling, including hoists and transfers
Supporting the tamariki to achieve positive outcomes and goals
Maintaining the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of those we support
Working collaboratively with the whānau and wider support team
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
About You | He momo
You are a calm, compassionate, and reliable individual who enjoys supporting children and whānau in the community. You understand the importance of patience, resilience, and respectful care when working with tamariki who have diverse support needs.
Experience supporting tamariki with disabilities or complex care needs will be highly valued.
Candidate Pre-Requisites
Ideally, prior personal care experience
Experience working with intellectual or physical disabilities
Understanding of complex care needs is advantageous
A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
Ability to travel within the Wellington region
Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification preferred (training available)
Willingness to learn and complete relevant healthcare training
Legal right to work in New Zealand
Benefits | Ngā Hua
Pay Band: $24.13 – $30.78 per hour (based on Pay Equity Settlement 2017)
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
Opportunities to gain Level 3 and Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualifications through Careerforce NZ
Paid competency training
Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Free flu vaccinations
Refer-a-friend programme
The Organisation | Te Whakahaerenga
Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa.
Guided by strong family values, we work alongside individuals, families, and whānau to provide wraparound in-home health services that support independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
Our work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication.
Hiahia | Interested?
Contact us even if you do not currently hold a qualification. We are looking for people who are reliable, compassionate, and willing to learn.
If you can demonstrate how you will travel between the people we support, we would love to hear from you.