Disability Support Worker Kaiawhina

7 days ago

Otahuhu, New Zealand Te Roopu Taurima Full time

As a **Kaiawhina (Support Worker)**, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting _tāngata whaiora_ (people we support) to live with dignity, independence and connection. You’ll be based in one of our _whare_ (homes), working closely with your _Kaitātaki_ (Team Leader) and wider team to support daily routines, encourage independence, and help tāngata take part in community and cultural life. Full training is provided.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Supporting daily routines such as meals, hygiene, and household tasks
- Encouraging tāngata to grow their independence and confidence
- Supporting health and wellness plans, including medication (with training)
- Helping people stay connected to their culture, whānau, and local community
- Maintaining a safe, warm and welcoming whare
- Participating in regular team hui and learning opportunities

**Fixed, Fortnightly Part-time Roster**:
**Week 1**:

- **Thursday**: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (followed by 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM sleepover)
- **Friday**: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- **Saturday**: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (followed by 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM sleepover)

**Week 2**:

- **Monday**: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- **Friday**: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

**What we offer**:

- A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters
- Paid Birthday Leave (PSA Members)
- Full training and support to gain the NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2-4)
- Regular team events and opportunities to grow
- Free life and trauma insurance cover
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support
- Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app

**What you’ll bring**:

- A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others
- Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values and ways of working
- Good communication and ability to work well in a team
- Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Full driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation
- Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus
- NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above) is also a bonus, but not essential

**Mō mātou - About Te Roopu Taurima**

Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa’s largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider. We support tāngata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.

With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24/7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.

At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Māori values - we walk alongside tāngata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.

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